Governor Rell Announces New Initiative to Help Nursing Home Residents Come Home 

 

18,000 Medicaid participants currently reside in institutional settings throughout the state. Connecticut’s “Money Follows the Person” (MFP) is a $56 million demonstration that is intended to assist with rebalancing Connecticut’s long-term care system so that individuals have the maximum independence and freedom of choice about where they live and receive services.

 

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.