CMS also announced that it is expanding the definition of supplemental services to include additional services that can support an individual’s transition from an institution to the community, including short-term housing and food assistance. On March 31, 2022, CMS notified current MFP grantees that it is increasing the reimbursement rate for MFP “supplemental services.” These services are now 100% federally funded with no state share. Questions: Please contact Notice to Current MFP Grantees: Changes to MFP Supplemental Services These funds will support states during the initial planning and implementation of their programs.ĬMS will hold two webinars to provide details about the MFP Demonstration Expansion, and to answer questions from potential applicants regarding this funding opportunity. The new NOFO authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) will make individual awards of up to $5 million to states and territories that are not currently participating in MFP. Money Follows the Person Demonstration Expansion: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)ĬMS released a Notice of Funding Opportunity that will offer up to $110 million to expand access to home and community-based services (HBCS) through Medicaid’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) program. Put procedures in place to provide quality assurance and improve HCBS.Strengthen the ability of Medicaid programs to provide HCBS to people who choose to transition out of institutions.Eliminate barriers in state law, state Medicaid plans, and state budgets that restrict the use of Medicaid funds to enable Medicaid-eligible individuals to receive support for appropriate and necessary long-term services and supports in the settings of their choice.Increase the use of home and community-based services (HCBS) and reduce the use of institutionally-based services.From the start of the program in 2008 through the end of 2020, states have transitioned over 107,000 people to community living under MFP. The Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration supports state efforts for rebalancing their long-term services and supports system so that individuals have a choice of where they live and receive services. Medicaid MAGI & CHIP Application Processing Time.Testing Experience & Functional Tools demonstration.Alternatives to Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities Demonstration.Balancing Long Term Services & Supports.Person-Centered Hospital Discharge Model.Vision and Hearing Screening Services for Children and Adolescents.Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment.State Planning Grants for Qualifying Community-Based Mobile Crisis Intervention Services.SUPPORT Act Provider Capacity Demonstration.

SUPPORT Act Innovative State Initiatives and Strategies.

Medicaid Eligibility & Enrollment Toolkit.

Medicaid Enterprise Certification Toolkit.

Medicaid Information Technology Architecture.

Section 223 Demonstration Program to Improve Community Mental Health Services.

Actuarial Report on the Financial Outlook for Medicaid.

CMS-64 FFCRA Increased FMAP Expenditure Data.

State Budget & Expenditure Reporting for Medicaid and CHIP.

Medicaid Eligibility Quality Control Program.

Medicaid Third Party Liability & Coordination of Benefits.

Seniors & Medicare and Medicaid Enrollees.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Section 1115 Demonstrations.

1115 Substance Use Disorder Demonstrations.

1115 Demonstration Monitoring & Evaluation.

Medicaid & CHIP Marketplace Interactions.Performance Indicator Technical Assistance.Medicaid Enrollment Data Collected Through MBES.April 2022 Medicaid & CHIP Enrollment Data Highlights.Home & Community Based Services Authorities.

Lawfully Residing Immigrant Children & Pregnant Women.Medicaid and CHIP Quality Resource Library.Affordable Care Act Program Integrity Provisions.Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility & Enrollment Webinars.

Unwinding and Returning to Regular Operations after COVID-19.

Home & Community-Based Services in Public Health Emergencies.

Using Section 1115 Demonstrations for Disaster Response.

Medicaid Data Collection Tool (MDCT) Portal.

Eligibility & Administration SPA Implementation Guides.

Health Home Information Resource Center.

Promoting Community Integration Through Long-Term Services and Supports.

Improving Care for Medicaid Beneficiaries with Complex Care Needs and High Costs.

Grant monies