Missouri's Money Follows The Person Demonstration Grant

Welcome to the MO HealthNet Division's (formerly known as the Division of Medical Services) Money Follows the Person Demonstration Grant information links.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a Money Follows the Person (MFP) Demonstration grant to Missouri in January, 2007. The demonstration was awarded for the time period of January 1, 2007 through September 30, 2011.

The overall goal of MFP is "to support people who have disabilities and those who are aging to move from a nursing facility or state owned habilitation center to a quality community setting that meets their needs and wants."

The objectives of MFP are:

to move people from a facility to the community;
identify and eliminate barriers that prevent people from being able to move to the community;
improve the ability of MO HealthNet to provide in-home services;
and to ensure that there is continuous quality improvement of in-home services provided.

If you have questions on Money Follows the Person, contact 573-751-8021.

Program Information

Money Follows the Person Initial Application
Money Follows the Person Operational Protocol
Attachment: Money Follows the Person Participaton Agreement

The Money follows the person Operational Protocol was approved with an effective date of October 15, 2007. This document will continue to guide the implementation and operation of the demonstration. This document fully replaces and predominates the initial application.
Money Follows The Person Demonstration

Quality of Life Surveys

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requires that quality of life surveys be conducted for Money Follows the Person participants transitioning from habilitation centers and nursing facilities into the community. The Money Follows the Person demonstration is seeking individuals to conduct these quality of life surveys. Additional information can be obtained at http://www.dmh.mo.gov/mrdd/mfp.htm

Need More Information

The following links provide information on in-home services, housing, support services, etc.

MO HealthNet Participant Handbook: http://www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/participants/pdf/hndbk_ffs.pdf; The Participant handbook provides information about MO HealthNet including eligibility criteria and service coverage.
Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services: http://www.gcd.oa.mo.gov/pdf/GCDServices.pdf; http://www.gcd.oa.mo.gov/PIC/ServicesPamphlet/index1.shtml; Today, many persons with physical or mental disabilities and the elderly live and wish to continue living independently in their homes and communities. For some, this is made possible through supportive services that help Missourians of all ages. Whether or not you are eligible for these services may depend on your income and resources, need for care, and availability of services. "Missouri's Guide to Home and Community Based Services" explains home and community services that exist in Missouri and eligibility criteria for these services.
Missouri Guide to Housing: http://www.gcd.oa.mo.gov/PIC/HAP/HAPguide.pdf; If you would like to stay in your home or in the community and you meet certain requirements, you may be eligible for housing assistance through state, local and federal funding resources. This booklet is designed to assist you as you seek a place to live. Some of the topics covered include: available programs and requirements, application process, contacts, resources and terms.
Department Of Mental Health/Division Of MRDD: http://www.dmh.mo.gov/mrdd/mrddindex.htm; The Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (MRDD), established in 1974, serves a population that has developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, epilepsy, and certain learning disabilities. This site provides information on available services, contact information, and much more.
Department Of Health And Senior Services/Divison Of Senior And Disability Services: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/SeniorServices/
Department Of Mental Health: www.dmh.mo.gov/; The Missouri Department of Mental Health's vision is that "Missourians shall be free to live their lives and pursue their dreams beyond the limitations of mental illness, developmental disabilities, and alcohol and other drug abuse." This site provides a wide array of information on: (1) the prevention of mental disorders, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and compulsive gambling; (2) the treatment, habilitation, and rehabilitation of Missourians who have those conditions; and (3) the improvement of public understanding and attitudes about mental disorders, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and compulsive gambling.
Department Of Health And Senior Services: www.dhss.mo.gov/; The Department of Health and Senior Service serves the citizens of Missouri by working to improve the health and quality of live for Missourians of all ages. Many factors influence health status: individual genetics and behaviors, social environment, physical environment, policies and interventions, access to quality care and services. By providing information and education; effective regulation and oversight; quality services and surveillance of diseases and conditions, the department seeks to address these factors and fulfill its vision of healthy Missourians for life. This site provides information regarding the health of Missouri's families.