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Money Follows the Person: Rebalancing Demonstration Grant
Ohio is one of 17 states to receive funding for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) demonstration projects, which were enacted by Congress as part of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. Ohio will receive $100 million in enhanced federal matching funds over five years from the federal government to enable about 2,200 seniors and persons with disabilities to relocate from institutions to home and community-based settings. Total funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to all states was $888 million.
Application Materials
Ohio's Operational Protocol
Ohio submitted its Operational Protocol to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on December 31, 2007 for approval. CMS responded with comments on February 7, 2008. Ohio re-submitted its Operational Protocol. addressing CMS' comments, on May 1, 2008.
Resubmitted Protocol
Original Submission