This bill adjusts the monthly money that disabled individuals and couples in institutions can keep for their personal needs. It helps ensure they have enough funds for basic expenses while receiving supplemental security income benefits.
If you are a disabled person in an institution, your monthly allowance for personal needs could increase.
Who this affects
disabled individuals · couples living in institutions
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill would raise the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for individuals in institutions.
2It would also adjust the allowance for couples living in these facilities.
3The changes apply to people receiving supplemental security income benefits.
4The bill aims to help these individuals cover basic living expenses.
5It seeks to ensure that personal needs allowances keep pace with rising costs.
