Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - As enacted, increases the amount of personal needs allowance from $50 to $70 for long-term nursing home residents. - Amends TCA Title 71.

This Tennessee bill increases the monthly personal needs allowance for long-term nursing home residents from $50 to $70, effective January 1, 2025. The law requires that this higher amount be deducted from a resident's total income when calculating what they must pay for their care. Additionally, the bill directs the state health facilities commission to review and update rules preventing the misuse of these personal funds for unnecessary goods or services. The updated recommendations must be submitted to state legislative committee chairs by January 15, 2025.