Connecticut's "Money Follows the Person" (MFP) program 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.

There is a broad range of services available under "Money Follows the Person" (MFP). Transition Coordinators provide one-to-one assistance with coordinating the move from facility to the community. They also assist with directing community supports, navigating the systems, and accessing appropriate resources. If people transitioning need housing, Housing Coordinators assist by locating acceptable apartments or other suitable living arrangements.

Some funds may be available to assist individuals with setting up a household in the community, and rental assistance is available for those who qualify. One of the main goals of MFP is to enable the participant to direct the transition process. In addition, six different service and support packages are available to meet the individual needs of those who transition to the community.

Allied Community Resources continues its role as a Fiscal Intermediary for this exciting program. Allied processes the paperwork for new participants sent to us from the Department of Social Services – MFP Unit. Participants on the MFP program receive training and assistance from Allied on their responsibilities as a household employer. Allied staff travel to the participant to provide this beneficial training. The training includes information on recruiting, hiring, training, supervision of personal care assistant, and establishing an Emergency PCA Back-up system. Allied assists the participant in filing all of the necessary IRS applications and paperwork to become established as a household employer. We also process applications for individuals who wish to be hired as Personal Care Assistants for the MFP Program.

In addition, Allied conducts statewide outreach to prospective providers and maintains a directory of PCA providers who have expressed an interest in working with individuals under this program. The Directory is updated daily and used by participants on the program for recruiting purposes. Personalized directories are available by request.

For more information about MFP please visit the State of Connecticut website at http://www.ct.gov/dss
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The MFP Toll-Free Information Line 1-888-992-8637

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