Bill · H.R. 7778· House(119-HR-7778)
Medicaid PNA Modernization Act
- Introduced
- 3/3/2026
- Last activity
- 3/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Suhas Subramanyam
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Modernization Act," aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to increase the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples under the Medicaid program. Starting January 1, 2026, the allowance for individuals would increase from $30 to $60. For couples, the allowance would increase from $60 to $120. Additionally, the bill includes a provision to automatically adjust these amounts based on percentage increases in Social Security benefits.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill increases the monthly allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples, many of whom are seniors receiving Social Security.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill directly increases the monthly disposable income available to low-income individuals and couples in Medicaid-funded institutions.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
The increased personal needs allowance provides better financial support for individuals requiring long-term institutional care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funds for Individuals: The bill increases the monthly allowance for an individual from $30 to $60 starting January 1, 2026 (Section 2, subsection 1). This provides more money for personal needs for those in Medicaid institutions.
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Increased Funds for Couples: The bill increases the monthly allowance for couples from $60 to $120 starting January 1, 2026 (Section 2, subsection 2). This offers more financial flexibility for couples living in institutions.
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Automatic Inflation Adjustments: The bill adds a requirement that when Social Security benefits increase due to specific determinations, these personal needs allowances will increase by that same percentage (Section 2, subsection 3). This helps ensure the allowance keeps up with changes in Social Security benefit amounts.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Seniors+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicaid Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 3/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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