Posts - Bill - HR 5685 PNA Modernization Act
house 10/03/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to raise the minimum monthly personal needs allowance for individuals and couples in Medicaid-funded institutions, ensuring they have more funds for daily essentials. This change aims to better reflect current costs and improve quality of life for those in care.
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HR 5685 - PNA Modernization Act
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right-leaning 10/03/2025
More cash won’t fix the system—taxpayers shouldn’t bankroll bad budgeting.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Finally, a bill that treats dignity like a minimum requirement, not a luxury!
moderate 10/03/2025
At least it’s indexed to inflation; tired of one hand in your pocket and the other grasping air.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
Today’s $30 bump is tomorrow’s entitlement avalanche. Beware the slippery slope.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Doubling the allowance means less penny-pinching misery, and that’s a win for humanity.
moderate 10/03/2025
A modest step—maybe it’s enough, maybe it’s a start, but it’s better than nothing.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
If you want better care, fix the system, don’t just throw more money at it.
moderate 10/03/2025
Boosting allowances is practical; let's just hope it keeps pace with actual costs.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Turning $30 into $60 isn’t just math—it’s respect for the folks who built this country.