Funds held in an account in a pooled trust may be shared with persons with disabilities if legislation sponsored by Sen. Jay Costa is ultimately signed into law. The measure, which permits the sharing of funds with those who need services when a beneficiary dies, has now taken an initial step in the legislative process by clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee on Febrero 12.
Senate Bill 428 is sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Allegheny). The measure was reported unanimously (14-0.)
Según la ley actual, un fideicomiso puede retener hasta el 50 por ciento de la cuenta de un beneficiario para distribuirla a otros beneficiarios. El 50 por ciento restante de la cuenta se reembolsa a Pensilvania por un importe igual al total de la Asistencia Médica que se pagó en nombre del beneficiario.