What does Preamble of HR 7573 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to adjust the minimum monthly personal needs allowances for institutionalized individuals and couples. The adjustment pertains to the supplemental security income program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7573 do?

This bill is formally titled the Modernize SSI Stipends Act.

What does ADJUSTMENT OF THE MINIMUM MONTHLY PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCES FOR of HR 7573 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to adjust the minimum monthly personal needs allowances for institutionalized individuals and couples under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. It increases the dollar amounts specified in Section 1611(e)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act to $720 and $1,440, respectively. The amendments also incorporate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) into the calculation of these allowances. Section 1618(g) of the Social Security Act is amended to reflect changes related to state supplementary payments, updating a reference year and adjusting how increases are calculated based on COLAs. These changes generally apply with respect to benefits for months after December 31, 2025, with some provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026.

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Modernize SSI Stipends Act — HR. 7573

Last updated: 2/13/2026 · Introduced: 2/13/2026

Author: Maxine Dexter (D-OR)

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This bill increases the minimum monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) personal needs allowances for institutionalized individuals to $720 and for couples to $1,440.
The bill incorporates cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) into the calculation of SSI allowances.
It updates provisions related to state supplementary payments within the SSI program, adjusting calculation methods and reference years.

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