Bill: HB 288, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
No Neutral Neutral Neutral Negative Neutral

Author(s)

Senfronia Thompson

Bill Caption

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

Fiscal Notes

According to Legislative Budget Board, HB 288 would have a negative impact of ($11,175,646) through the biennium ending August 31, 2021.

Bill Analysis

HB 288 would increase the amount permitted under the Personal Needs Allowance for Medicaid patients in long-term care facilities, from $60 per month to $75.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill violates the principle of limited government by increasing the amount of a state subsidy which the Legislative Budget Board estimates will cost more than $5 Million per year. For these reasons, we oppose HB 288.

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