·Federal program
Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration
Federal demonstration grant that funds enhanced Medicaid match for transitioning individuals from nursing facilities and other institutions back to home and community settings. Provides transition coordination, home setup, and caregiver supports during the 365-day post-transition period. Active in 45 states, DC, and 2 territories. The program is effectively sunsetting: new transitions ended December 31, 2025, with MFP-matched services available through December 31, 2026.
What it offers
MFP covers: (1) Transition coordination services — helping families plan the move from institution to home, identify housing, arrange equipment; (2) Home setup costs — one-time expenses like first/last month rent, utility deposits, basic furnishings; (3) HCBS during the 365-day transition period — Medicaid-reimbursable services while the newly transitioned person establishes community living; (4) Caregiver supports — training, counseling, and respite for family caregivers participating in the transition. Sunsetting: Federal grantees could only enroll NEW individuals through December 31, 2025. States with active cases may continue MFP-enhanced-match services through December 31, 2026. Unused FY2023 federal award funds remain available through FY2027. Contact your state Medicaid office to confirm MFP status and whether referrals are still being accepted.
Questions that decide eligibility
GiveCare prepares the questions; the program makes the decision. Bring these to the call or the application:
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Does the VA disability rating meet the program’s minimum (our record lists null%)?
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Do the work hours meet the minimum (our record lists null hours)?
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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.
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What documents do you need from us to start an application?
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Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?