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Personal Needs Allowance Increase at 7/1/24 - Has a Few Delays

As part of House Bill 6, Medicaid is increasing the Personal Needs allowance from $40 to $60. Below is the wording from the House Bill.

•       (24) Personal Needs Allowance: Included in the above General Fund 5 appropriation is $3,775,000 in each fiscal year to increase the Personal Needs Allowance 6 from $40 to $60 per month effective July 1, 2024. Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any 7 portion of General Fund not expended for this purpose shall lapse to the Budget Reserve 8 Trust Fund Account (KRS 48.705). Mandated reports shall be submitted pursuant to Part 9 III, 24. of this Act.

Several SNF’s have noted that the Personal Needs Allowance increase did not occur for all Medicaid recipients. Per Medicaid these changes will be implemented July 22-26.