·State program
Money Follows the Person
Money Follows the Person is a federal grant program that helps members aged 18 and older with disabilities transition from institutions to community living, providing demonstration services for 365 days after discharge and supplemental services including food assistance, environmental adaptations, and rental assistance.
What you get
Services, as recorded:
- MFP Food Assistance up to $500 per member for 30 days after discharge; Environmental Adaptations reimbursable up to $14,000; MFP Rental Assistance rent arrears not to exceed six months of calculated rental assistance
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
- 01
Does the person receiving care live in Colorado?
Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- 02
Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
- 03
Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
- 04
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.
- 05
What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- 06
Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
Who qualifies, in the source’s words
Where our record has a direct quote from the official source, here it is — otherwise, this is our best reading of the rule.
Applicant age
“Members shall be aged 18 years or older”
hcpf.colorado.gov →Minimum VA disability rating
Minimum VA disability rating: null%.
Work hours
Minimum work hours: null.
How to apply
- 01
Referral to a Local Contact Agency (LCA) for Options Counseling, or contact the Member Contact Center; a family member, friend, advocate, or provider can also make a referral on the member's behalf