Money Follows the Person

Money Follows the Person (MFP) is a state project that helps Medicaid-eligible North Carolinians who live in inpatient facilities move into their own homes and communities with supports.

North Carolina was awarded its MFP grant from CMS in May 2007 and began supporting individuals to transition in 2009. Under the Affordable Care Act, MFP was extended through 2020.

In 2018, NC MFP partnered with Mercer to conduct a transition sustainability analysis. The results of the analysis, and the 58 recommendations for future modifications can be accessed on the Final Report and Recommendation documents. 

• MFP Sustainability Analysis Report
• MFP Sustainability Analysis Recommendations 

As the NC MFP project moves forward we will be providing updates on various program and policy changes on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document. Check back regularly for changes.  

Apply

Money Follows the Person Application
Fax the application and Informed Consent Form to 919-882-1664

• Official MFP Information Sheet

Objectives and Benefits

Client Success Stories

• Why Transitions Matter

Objectives:

• Increase the use of home and community-based services (HCBS)
• Eliminate barriers that prevent or restrict Medicaid-eligible individuals from receiving long-term care in the settings of choice
• Ensure continued provision of HCBS to those individuals who choose to transition from institutions
• Provide quality assurance and continuous quality improvement of HCBS with supports

Benefits:

• Participants receive supports through one of these Medicaid waiver programs:
  • Community Alternatives Program (CAP) for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA)
  • Community Alternatives Program (CAP) for Children (CAP/C)
  • NC Innovations
  • Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE).
• Financial assistance to purchase items and services needed to transition. These include:
  • Security deposits
  • Utility startup expenses
  • Furniture
  • Accessibility modifications
  • One-time items and services that may be required to transition

Professional Development Opportunities

• MFP Lunch and Learn Webinar Series

• MFP Roundtable

NC Community Transitions Institute 

• Application Process
• Frequently asked Questions

Transition Coordination and Program Operations

• Transition Materials
• Guardianship Resources

Contact Us:

Phone: 855-761-9030
Fax: 919-882-1664
Email: mfpinfo@dhhs.nc.gov 

Steve Strom, Project Director
Antoinette Allen-Pearson, Associate Director 
Diane Upshaw, Budget and Contracts Coordinator
Eric Fox, Field Director  
Christina Travoto, Transitions Program Coordinator 
Dylan McNeill, Applications Coordinator
Laura Ross, Data Coordinator
Tracy Pakornsawat, Professional Development Coordinator

The project described (MFP) was supported by Funding Opportunity Number 03-017-00-108 from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare  Medicaid Services. The contents provided are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS or any of its agencies.