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- Reported and committed to finance
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Increases the personal needs allowance of individuals in nursing homes and individuals in residential programs for victims of domestic violence
In Assembly Committee · Social Services · Sponsor Clifford Crouch
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Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to personal needs allowances
Purpose
Increases the existing personal needs allowance of individuals in nursing homes and provides for an allowance for individuals in residential programs for victims of domestic violence.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 2-a of section 209 of the social services law, as amended by chapter 450 of the laws of 1987 is amended to increase the monthly personal needs allowance from $25 to $45 for those in nursing homes who receive additional federal or state funds.
Section 2. Clause (ii) of subparagraph 10 of paragraph (a) of subdivision 2 of section 366 of the social services law, as amended by chapter 855 of the laws of 1990 is amended to increase the monthly personal needs allowance from $50 to $75 for those nursing home residents who don't receive additional payments. This bill also provides for a new paragraph (c) which would provide for a monthly allowance of $75 for domestic violence victims in residential programs.
All of the above allowances shall be annually adjusted to reflect the consumer price index.
Section 3. Effective date.
Justification
For many years the personal needs allowance of individuals in nursing homes has not been increased and residential program for victims of domestic violence presently get no allowance. Due to the cost of living constantly increasing, the personal expenses of a resident of a residential health care facility should be raised to $45 or $75 per month, depending upon whether the individual receives additional federal or state payments.
Those in a residential program for victims of domestic violence are striving to put their lives back together and move forward but are unable to afford essential items during this difficult period of transition. This bill provides personal expenses for victims of domestic violence in the amount of $75.
Legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
None. EFFECTIVE DATE : This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law.
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