Bills · HR 7778
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7778Health
Medicaid PNA Modernization Act
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the financial well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of society: those in long-term care facilities who depend on Medicaid. The current personal needs allowance amounts have been in place for a long time and have not kept pace with the cost of living, making it difficult for residents to afford even basic personal items.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a much-needed increase in disposable income, giving residents more dignity and choice in how they spend their money. If it doesn't pass, these individuals will continue to receive the outdated, lower allowance amounts, further straining their ability to cover personal expenses as prices continue to rise. This bill reflects a decision about whether society prioritizes improving the daily lives of institutionalized individuals.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals on Medicaid from $30 to $60, effective January 1, 2026.
This provision doubles the amount of money single residents have for personal expenses, giving them more financial flexibility.
PROVISION 02
Increases the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized couples on Medicaid from $60 to $120, effective January 1, 2026.
This provision doubles the amount of money couples have for shared or individual personal expenses, significantly improving their purchasing power.
PROVISION 03
Establishes an automatic annual adjustment for these allowance amounts, tied to the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), starting after November 2026.
This provision ensures that the personal needs allowance will keep pace with inflation over time, preventing it from becoming outdated again in the future.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7778
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2026
Last actionMar 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026
House BillHR 7778Health
Medicaid PNA Modernization Act
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2026
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