Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration¶
Money Follows the Person is a federal demonstration that supports state Medicaid LTSS reform and transitions from institutions to home and community settings. State programs determine available services and intake rules. Current funding and new-enrollment deadlines need primary-source confirmation.
CMS describes transition coordination, one-time transition costs, home accessibility modifications, and medical equipment among MFP implementation activities. The services available to an individual depend on the state program and an assessment. Historical federal award counts do not identify which programs accept new participants now.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
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.
What this record does not yet say¶
- current federal funding and transition deadlines
- current state enrollment and capacity
- complete financial and transition eligibility
- benefit amounts
- complete intake document checklist
- decision timeline
- current grantee inventory
Services¶
CMS describes transition coordination, one-time transition costs, home accessibility modifications, and medical equipment among MFP implementation activities. The services available to an individual depend on the state program and an assessment. Historical federal award counts do not identify which programs accept new participants now.
How to apply¶
- Use the CMS MFP recipient contact directory to find the responsible grantee. Confirm whether the state accepts new transitions and which local intake process applies. The federal framework is not an individual application.
Use the official program page for application details: official program page.
Award history is not current enrollment¶
- Since the program began, CMS has awarded planning and implementation funds to 45 states, DC, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico. This cumulative count does not establish current participation or open enrollment. [CMS]
- CMS describes a Tribal Initiative funded in 2013 through Minnesota, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. The current tribal program inventory still needs review. [CMS]