25.1018.03000 Sixty-ninth Legislative Assembly of North Dakota Introduced by Representatives McLeod, Rios, Satrom, Schauer, Swiontek, Weisz, Karls, Wagner Senators Lee, Dever, Hogan, Cleary A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the personal needs allowance amount for eligible beneficiaries. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NORTH DAKOTA: SECTION 1. AMENDMENT. Section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code is amended and reenacted as follows: 50-24.1-02.6. Medical assistance benefits - Eligibility criteria. 1.The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to otherwise eligible persons who are medically needy persons who have countable income that does not exceed an amount determined under subsection 2. 2.The department shall establish an income level for medically needy persons at an amount no less than required by federal law. 3.The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to children and families coverage groups and pregnant women without consideration of assets. 4.The department shall provide medical assistance benefits to otherwise eligible pregnant women who are lawfully present in the United States. 5.The department may require, as a condition of eligibility, individuals eligible for Medicare part A, B, or D to apply for such coverage. 6.The department shall provide a personal monthly needs allowance, to be reviewed and adjusted annually based on inflation, in an amount not less than one hundred fifty dollars. Page No. 1 25.1018.03000 ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 1485 FIRST ENGROSSMENT with Senate Amendments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20