What does Preamble of Medicaid PNA Modernization Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to increase the minimum monthly personal needs allowance under the Medicaid program. The increase applies to institutionalized individuals and couples.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Medicaid PNA Modernization Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Modernization Act.

What does INCREASING UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM THE MINIMUM MONTHLY of Medicaid PNA Modernization Act do?

This section amends Section 1902(q)(2) of the Social Security Act. It increases the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples under the Medicaid program. The allowance will increase to $60 for individuals and $120 for couples, beginning January 1, 2026. Benefit amounts will be adjusted by the same percentage as increases under Title II of the Social Security Act, effective after November 2026, as determined under section 215(i).

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Medicaid PNA Modernization Act

Last updated: 3/3/2026 · Introduced: 3/3/2026

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill raises the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients living in institutions to $60 for individuals and $120 for couples, starting January 1, 2026.
The personal needs allowance will be adjusted annually, mirroring increases in Social Security benefits after November 2026.
The bill amends the Social Security Act to modify the Medicaid program's personal needs allowance provisions for institutionalized individuals and couples.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5685(In Committee)Official page

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