Iowa lawmakers are being asked to increase monthly allowances for nursing home residents. Long-Term Care Ombudsman requested an increase for the long-standing 50-dollar personal allowance the state provides for Medicaid beneficiaries. The last three years have seen continued efforts by the ombudsman and advocates for seniors to raise the benchmark, with a recent proposal of increasing to 65-dollars with cost-of-living adjustments in 2026. The Senate advanced a bill out of committee earlier this month, although the House hasn't advanced its version since referring it to the Health and Human Services Committee in February.
IA Ombudsman Advocates For Increased Allowance For Medicaid Recipients
