Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 822 — Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain individuals

Last action — Referred to committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill amends Medicaid personal needs allowances for assisted living and nursing home residents.

The bill modifies the personal needs allowance that Medicaid recipients must apply toward care costs in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. It sets specific minimum amounts for individuals and married couples in these programs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: The bill may affect workers in the assisted living and nursing home sectors by potentially altering the financial support available for care recipients.

Summary

To amend sections 173.541 and 5163.33 of the Revised Code regarding the Medicaid personal needs allowance for individuals eligible for the Medicaid-funded assisted living program and for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.

Bill Text

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This bill increases the personal needs allowance for Medicaid recipients in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and ICFs/IID.

  • Section 173.541

    not less than one hundred dollars for an individual and not less than two hundred dollars for a married couple → not less than one hundred dollars for an individual and not less than two hundred dollars for a married couple

    Clarifies the personal needs allowance amounts for individuals and couples in the assisted living program.

  • Section 5163.33

    not less than fifty one hundred dollars for an individual resident and not less than one two hundred dollars for a married couple → not less than one hundred dollars for an individual resident and not less than two hundred dollars for a married couple

    Increases the personal needs allowance amounts for individuals and couples living in nursing facilities.

  • Section 5163.33

    not less than forty dollars unless the resident has earned income → not less than fifty one hundred dollars for an individual resident and not less than one two hundred dollars for a married couple

    Modifies the personal needs allowance for residents of ICF/IID to align with the updated amounts for other facilities.

Action History

  1. As Introduced

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 822 do?
To amend sections 173.541 and 5163.33 of the Revised Code regarding the Medicaid personal needs allowance for individuals eligible for the Medicaid-funded assisted living program and for residents of nursing homes and ICFs/IID.
Who sponsors HB 822?
HB 822 is sponsored by Gary Click (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 822?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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