DSS: Money Follows the Person Applications Now Available

Money Follows the Person Applications Now Available

 
2.8.11 News Release
The administration of Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today announced plans for sweeping, cost-saving changes in the organization of state health care programs for nearly 600,000 residents.  The administration also approved a major expansion of the ‘Money Follows the Person’ (MFP) program for seniors and adults with disabilities leaving nursing home care for community living.
 
Money Follows the Person has a few key pieces that can assist you in living in your community. Follow the links below to find out more.
 
 
Moving people to the community from institutional settings
If you or a loved one are in an institutionalized setting, such as a nursing home, and would like to learn more about your options to move to your community, read more.
 
 
Returning to the community after hospitalization
There are options for care after hospitalization other than nursing homes and rehab facilities. Find out more.
 

Information on Assistive Technology
There are many devices available today to assist people to live independently. This program may be able to help you access these devices.
 
 
Help/Advice
If you need more information, assistance with the application, designing a transition plan, or just want to learn more about community options, call 1-888-99-CTMFP (1-888-992-8637) or email Money Follows the Person at MFP@ct.gov.
 
 
Brochures and publications, including the easy application form.
 

Success Stories
Read about people already moving to their communities.
 
Related resources and helpful links.
 
 
 
The Department of Social Services has submitted the status update on the Money Follows the Person Program to the Human Services' and Aging Committees of the Connecticut General Assembly in accordance with Section 17b-369 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Content Last Modified on 8/31/2011 9:44:52 AM