News Report | October 6, 2020
CMS Announces $165 Million In Supplemental Funding To States Operating Money Follows The Person Demonstration Programs
On September 23, 2020, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced availability of up to $165 million in supplemental funding to states that are currently operating Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration programs. To qualify for the funding, these 33 states and District of Columbia must intend to continue participating during federal fiscal year 2021. Each of the eligible states can receive up to $5 million for planning and capacity building activities to accelerate long-term care system transformation design and implementation, and to expand home- and community-based service (HCBS) capacity.
Supplemental budget requests under this . . .