Money Follows the Person

Money Follows the Person is a rebalancing initiative that helps Georgia Medicaid beneficiaries living in institutional facilities such as hospitals, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, and nursing homes transition to community settings including homes, apartments, or group settings.

Questions to ask the program

These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.

• Does the person receiving care live in Georgia? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
• Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. — Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
• What documents do you need from us to start an application?
• Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?

What this record does not yet say

• a direct application link

How to apply

• Contact the state MFP office (gamfp@dch.ga.gov or 404-651-9961); an Options Counselor or Transition Coordinator will contact you to arrange a screening to determine your eligibility for MFP