An Act increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents

This Massachusetts bill increases the monthly personal care allowance for residents in long-term care facilities from $60 to $100. It directly affects individuals receiving state assistance in licensed nursing homes, chronic hospitals, rest homes, and other approved medical institutions. Under the new rules, these residents can keep the first $100 of their monthly income for personal needs, clothing, and leisure activities, with the government covering any shortfall if their income is lower. The bill also ensures this allowance will rise annually at the same rate as payments for people living in their own homes.