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HB 1460

DHFS-PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Norine Hammond

Bill adjusts the personal needs allowance for DHFS recipients, affecting how much money vulnerable residents can keep for personal expenses while receiving state services.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1460

Legislative bill overview

HB 1460 modifies the personal needs allowance (PNA) administered by the Illinois Department of Human and Financial Services (DHFS), likely adjusting the amount residents in state facilities or receiving certain benefits are permitted to retain for personal expenses. The bill has been referred to the Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee, indicating it involves budgetary implications for state programs.

Why is this important

Personal needs allowances affect vulnerable populations including nursing home residents, individuals with disabilities, and those receiving long-term care services by determining how much money they can access independently for daily necessities, hygiene items, and personal comfort. Changes to PNA amounts directly impact recipients' dignity and quality of life while potentially affecting state expenditures and institutional budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Adequacy of allowance amounts: Whether the proposed PNA level is sufficient for modern costs of personal care items, given inflation and regional price variations
  • Equity across program types: How changes apply differently to various populations (nursing home residents vs. community-based service recipients) and whether disparities are justified
  • State budget impact: Appropriations Committee review suggests fiscal concerns—whether increased allowances are cost-prohibitive or whether current amounts are inadequately funded by the state

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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