Residents at Monroe Community Hospital say $50 a month doesn’t cut it anymore, and they’re calling on lawmakers to raise the personal needs allowance, according to WHAM.
The allowance — unchanged since 1988 — covers extras like meals out or church trips. Advocates want it increased to $200 and adjusted for inflation. Though a bill exists, it’s been stuck in committee for years.
Lawmakers on both sides support a raise, but say long-term funding remains the challenge.
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