Dignity and Autonomy for Our Supplemental Security Income PNA Beneficiaries Act

Bill 118 hr 7697, also known as the Dignity and Autonomy for Our Supplemental Security Income PNA Beneficiaries Act, aims to provide additional support and resources for individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and reside in a Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) facility.

The bill seeks to increase the personal needs allowance for SSI beneficiaries living in PNA facilities, which are residential facilities that provide housing and care for individuals who are unable to live independently due to physical or mental health conditions. The personal needs allowance is the amount of money that SSI beneficiaries are allowed to keep for personal expenses, such as clothing, toiletries, and other necessities.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve the quality of care and services provided to SSI beneficiaries in PNA facilities. This includes requirements for regular assessments of residents' needs, training for staff members on person-centered care practices, and measures to prevent abuse and neglect. Overall, the Dignity and Autonomy for Our Supplemental Security Income PNA Beneficiaries Act aims to enhance the quality of life and autonomy of SSI beneficiaries living in PNA facilities by increasing their personal needs allowance and improving the care and services they receive.