What's New
Money Follows the Person Project Brochure
Virginia's Money Follows the Person Project brochure is now available here. This single-fold, book style brochure provides an introduction and overview of the project including the eligibility requirements, services available, and who to contact for more information. Please feel free to download, print and distribute the brochure.
Transition Coordinator Provider Agency List
Users may now dowload a list of the Medicaid-enrolled Providers for Transition Coordination. These providers assist an individual in developing a transition service plan to move from a facility to the community using the Elderly or Disabled with Consumer-Direction Waiver.
Operational Protocol Approved; Project Begins July 1
Virginia's Money Follows the Person Demonstration Operational Protocol (Project Guidebook) was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Thursday, June 24, making it possible for the Project to begin as scheduled on July 1st. The Operational Protocol is available here.
"Transition Coordination: Nuts and Bolts" Training Presentation Now Available
Everyone who moves to the community under the Money Follows the Person Project will have assistance developing a person-centered transition plan. This in-person training was conducted at 5 sites across Virginia in July 2008 and the presentation is available here.
Money Follows the Person Appendix to DMAS Provider Manual Now Available
On June 27, the Department of Medical Assistance Services released the Money Follows the Person Appendix to the Provider Manual. This Appendix contains information about provider enrollment and pre-authorization, and includes details about the new and added waiver services.
Money Follows the Person Emergency Regulations in Effect
Regulations establishing the new and added Money Follows the Person waiver services are now in effect and you can access them here.
Introduction of Money Follows the Person (MFP) Memo
The purposes of this memorandum are to notify providers of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program which provides individuals living in nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for persons with mental retardation (ICF/MRs), and long-stay hospitals with informed choices and options about transitioning into a more integrated community setting. Read More...
