Bill Caption

Relating to the personal needs allowance for certain Medicaid recipients who are residents of long-term care facilities. 

Fiscal Notes

Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB 270, As Introduced : A NEGATIVE impact of ($9,955,737) through the biennium ending August 31, 2023. 

The bill would make no appropriation but could provide the legal basis for an appropriation of funds to implement the provisions of the bill. 

Bill Analysis

HB 270 would raise the personal needs allowance from not less than $60 a month to not less than $75 a month for a resident of a convalescent or nursing facility or related institution, assisted living facility, ICF-IID facility, or other similar long-term care facility who receives medical assistance from the State.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill violates the principle of limited government by increasing the amount of a state subsidy which would come close to $10 million per biennium. For these reasons, Texas Action opposes HB 270.