The Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program has transferred nine Hoosiers from nursing homes or hospitals back into residential settings in the community since its first transition in June. The Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Aging and Advantage Health Solutions moved three of these individuals this week. With more than 40 participants currently enrolled in the program, many others will be transitioning back into their communities in the near future.

"We want Hoosier seniors to be able to live in the residence of their choosing for as long as they can," Division of Aging Director Megan Ornellas said. "Money Follows the Person is allowing us to provide that opportunity to individuals who have been in nursing facilities but are ready to reengage in their communities."

Participants are assessed by a nurse to ensure that they can safely move and live independently. A transition nurse and a transition specialist are assigned to identify the basic, social, medical, nutritional, and support networks necessary for the participant to thrive in the community for his or her choosing.

MFP participants have access to services, such as attendant care, available through the Aged and Disabled (A/D) waiver. In addition, funding is available to help with rent and utility deposits, household needs, enhanced transportation. Post transition health care coordination by a nurse and personal emergency response systems (PERS) are provided.

The MFP Program assists individuals who have resided in a nursing facility or hospital for at least six months and have expressed a desire to return to a community-based residence do so.  The participant must be eligible for either the A/D or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid waiver 30 days prior to discharge and have health needs that can be met through services available in the community.

The MFP Program is funded by the MFP Demonstration grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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