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Medicaid PNA Modernization Act

3/30/2026, 8:23 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7778

The bill titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase under the Medicaid program the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 7778 on March 3, 2026.

Congressional Summary of HR 7778

Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance Modernization Act or the Medicaid PNA Modernization Act

This bill increases the minimum monthly personal needs allowance under Medicaid for an institutionalized individual and couple from $30 to $60 and from $60 to $120, respectively. (The personal needs allowance is deducted from an individual's total income when determining the individual's contribution to the cost of institutionalized care under Medicaid.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 7778

Bill HR 7778 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2026. Bill HR 7778 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2026.  Bill HR 7778's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 3, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7778

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7778

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7778

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase under the Medicaid program the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase under the Medicaid program the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for institutionalized individuals and couples.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7778

Suhas Subramanyam
Suhas Subramanyam
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