HOUSE BILL 143 |
HOUSE AUTHOR: Thompson et al. |
EFFECTIVE: 09-01-99 |
SENATE SPONSOR: West, Royce |
House Bill 143 amends the Human Resources Code to authorize the Texas Department of Human Services to increase the personal needs allowance above the minimum of $30 a month, subject to the availability of funds, for a resident of a long-term care facility who is a Medicaid recipient. The act authorizes the department to send the allowance directly to a resident who receives Supplemental Security Income. The act does not apply to a resident participating in a Medicaid waiver program administered by the department.