MASSHEALTH PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE INCREASED

After 13 years of advocating, by NASW and allied organizations for an increase in the MassHealth personal needs allowance (PNA) for people in rest and nursing homes, the increase was approved! On Friday, July 13th Governor Patrick signed into law a budget that includes an increase in the PNA from $60 per month to $72.80 per month. This increase will allow residents to pay for basic needs and services such as phone, hairdresser/barber, clothing, shoes, and newspapers.

-From “NASW Legislative Alert: PNA Victory!” e-mail, July 16, 2007.

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