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Dignity and Autonomy for Our Supplemental Security Income PNA Beneficiaries Act
12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7697
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7697
Bill HR 7697 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2024. Bill HR 7697 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 15, 2024. Bill HR 7697's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7697
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7697
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfareAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7697
Dignity and Autonomy for Our Supplemental Security Income PNA Beneficiaries Act
Dignity and Autonomy for Our Supplemental Security Income PNA Beneficiaries Act
To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to apply cost-of-living adjustments to the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples under the supplemental security income program, and require State supplementary payments under that program to be increased by the amount of each such adjustment.
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