Ohio HB1008: Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain individuals

What the bill says

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.

From the introduced text, September 14, 2026:

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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That sections 173.541 and 5163.33 of the Revised Code be amended to read as follows: Sec. 173.541. (A) To be eligible for the medicaid-funded component of the assisted living program, an individual must meet all of the following requirements: [DELETED: (A)] (1) Need an intermediate level of care as determined by an assessment conducted under section 173.546 of the Revised Code; [DELETED: (B)] (2) While receiving assisted living services under the medicaid-funded component, reside in a residential care facility that is authorized by a valid medicaid provider agreement to participate in the component, including both of the following: [DELETED: (1)] (a) A residential care facility that is owned or operated by a metropolitan housing authority that has a contract with the United States department of housing and urban development to receive an operating subsidy or rental assistance for the residents of the facility; [DELETED: (2)] (b) A county or district home licensed as a residential care facility. [DELETED: (C)] (3) Meet all other eligibility requirements for the medicaid-funded component established in rules adopted …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Troy (D, 23) · primary sponsor
• Michele Grim (D, 43) · primary sponsor
• Sean Brennan (D, 14)
• Darnell Brewer (D, 22)
• Veronica Sims (D, 33)
• Eric Synenberg (D, 21)

Latest actions

1. September 14, 2026: Introduced

Common questions

What is HB1008?

HB1008 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Regards Medicaid personal needs allowance for certain individuals.

What does HB1008 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of HB1008?

Introduced as of September 14, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (September 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1008?

Daniel Troy (D, 23), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1008?

On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb1008