The proposed bill amends section 50-24.1-02.6 of the North Dakota Century Code to enhance the personal needs allowance for eligible beneficiaries. It introduces a provision for an annual review and adjustment of the personal monthly needs allowance based on inflation. The previous minimum amount of the allowance, which was set at no less than one hundred ten dollars, has been removed from the law.

Additionally, the bill mandates an increase of fifteen dollars to the personal monthly needs allowance for individuals covered under the specified section for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. This increase aims to better support the financial needs of eligible individuals receiving medical assistance benefits.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 50-24.5-02
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative McLeod: 50-24.1-02.6
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 50-24.1-02.6
Adopted by the Senate Human Services Committee: 50-24.1-02.6
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Cleary: 50-24.1-02.6