Money Follows the Person
What is the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program?
The Money Follows the Person Demonstration (MFP Program) is a special project developed by the federal government to assist Hoosiers moving from a nursing facility or hospital to a residential setting in the community, such as:
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A home owned or leased by the individual or the individual’s family
- An apartment with a personal lease that includes living, sleeping, bathing, and cooking areas
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A residence in which no more than four unrelated individuals reside (such as Adult Foster Care)
Who is eligible to participate in the MFP Program in Indiana?
To participate in the MFP Program, the individual must:
- Have lived in a nursing facility or hospital for at least six months
- Be Medicaid eligible for 30 days prior to discharge
- Have health needs that can be met through services available in the community
- Voluntarily consent to participation by signing a consent form
- Be eligible for either the Aged & Disabled (A/D) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) waiver
How does the MFP Program Work?
The MFP Program will assist Hoosiers transitioning from a nursing facility or hospital by providing:
- Information to help participants make informed choices regarding transition and participation in the MFP Program and waivers
- Assessment by a nurse indicating that the individual can safely move and live independently
- Access to transition services and assistance from a transition nurse and transition specialist (casemanager) through the local Area Agency on Aging
- Post-discharge follow-up by a transition nurse and transition specialist to ensure the move is satisfactory and the individual’s community-based needs are being met
The MFP Program will help participants locate a place to live and will arrange for medical, rehabilitative, home health, and other services in the community, as needed. MFP participants will be covered by the program for 365 days, after which time, the A/D or TBI waiver will provide the same services.
In what areas of the state will the MFP Program Operate?
The MFP Program will operate throughout the state from fall 2008 through September 30, 2011.
What services are available through the MFP Program?
In addition to services provided by regular Medicaid and the A/D and TBI waivers, MFP participants will also receive:
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Personal Emergency Response System (PERS), a 24-hour emergency response service for increased health and safety
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Enhanced transportation to provide transportation above what is available through the waiver. For example, MFP will provide transportation to the grocery store, to the beauty/barber shop, and to leisure activities, such as dining out or to the movie theater.
What are Home and Community-Based Waiver Services (HCBS)?
HCBS are services that are available to individuals who move from nursing facilities or hospitals into the community. These services are provided in addition to medical services that may be needed, to help recipients live independently in the community.
For participation in the MFP demonstration, individuals must be eligible for either the A/D or TBI waiver.
Who is eligible for the A/D and TBI Waivers?
Applicants may choose the waiver that will best serve their individual needs, as long as the following eligibility requirements are met:
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A/D Waiver: Individuals who meet nursing facility level of care and Medicaid eligibility requirements and who are aged (age 65 or older) or disabled may be eligible for the A/D waiver.
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TBI Waiver: Individuals who meet nursing facility level of care and Medicaid eligibility requirements and who are disabled and have traumatic brain injuries may be eligible for the TBI waiver.
How do I participate or get more information?
If an individual is eligible to participate in the MFP Program based on the criteria on this page, willingness to assist in the development of the plan of care is all that is needed to become a participant.
Social Security or other income will cover rent and other basic necessities and the MFP Program will cover the costs of services listed on the Medicaid Waivers page on this Web site for the first, transitional year. If you would like more information about the MFP Program or Medicaid Waivers, please call the Division of Aging at 1-888-673-0002.
