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“This legislation has been called ‘MFP2’ because it builds on the landmark ‘Money Follows the Person’ initiative,” Governor Rell said. “That program is enabling about 700 people to move out of nursing homes or other institutional settings and into less-restrictive, community-based settings in the next five years. This program has generated real enthusiasm, and MFP2 will be moving even further to achieve these goals by establishing similar home- and community-based services project for adults who may not meet the MFP nursing home requirement. “In many ways, ‘MFP2’ builds on two decades of work in Connecticut to rebalance our reliance on institutional services in favor of community based services and housing supports,” the Governor said. “The first use of home- and community-based services in our state occurred 20 years ago, when two home care waivers were approved by Medicaid. Participants in those early programs were – for the first time – given a choice of where they received their services and support. This respects the desires of many people to live as independently and as close to their ‘home’ as possible.” Under the bill signed today, the state plans to increase from 700 to 5,000 the number of individuals who can be served under the state’s MFP demonstration program. “While it will take us some time to get there, this is nevertheless an important policy goal. This is what it takes to continue our goal of rebalancing the system,” Governor Rell said. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Governor Rell writes congressional leadership urging action on second federal stimulus package - Sep 18, 2008 - 1:59 PM Governor Rell: Added LIHEAP funds ‘more than welcome’ – but still more required - Sep 17, 2008 - 1:26 PM Shays supports comprehensive energy policy - Sep 15, 2008 - 5:16 PM Former Highville Mustard Seed Charter School head and others sued for alleged misappropriation of more than $210,000 - Sep 15, 2008 - 5:12 PM Commentary: When the oil bubble is fueled by speculators - Sep 15, 2008 - 10:53 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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