Wexton Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Financial Freedom for Seniors and Disabled Americans
March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) Modernization Act to increase benefits for Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing home facilities. The bill would double the federal floor of the Personal Needs Allowance from $30 per individual and $60 per couple to $60 per individual and $120 per couple, and index the amount to inflation going forward. Con . . .
Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) introduced the Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) Modernization Act to increase benefits for Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing home facilities. The bill would double the federal floor of the Personal Needs Allowance from $30 per individual and $60 per couple to $60 per individual and $120 per couple, and index the amount to inflation going forward. Con . . .