New York State Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program¶
The New York State Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program helps eligible New York residents aged 18 or older transition from nursing homes, hospitals, and intermediate care facilities to homes in the community, such as houses or apartments. MFP funds Medicaid home- and community-based services for people with physical or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, or older adults.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability
- Applicant age: at least 18
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 New York? — Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- What counts as a qualifying disability or level of care need, and what documentation shows it?
- 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?
How to apply¶
- Anyone can make a referral to the Open Doors Transition Center at any time, by phone, email, fax, or online
Use the official program page for application details: official program page.