Money Follows the Person
States are facing major budget shortfalls. Major Medicaid cuts are being proposed at the federal level and are in the cards for most, if not all, states. One of the major barriers to Freeing Our People and complying with the Supreme Court’s Olmstead decision is funding. As states look to deal with their budget crises and restrict their spending, they are limited by funds that must be spent. Since nursing homes are entitlement, states must fund these services – and with scarce dollars states will look to community services to remain at the same funding level if not take all the cuts.
Increase the use of community-based services
- Eliminate the barriers that keep people eligible for Medicaid from getting the
support they need in the places they want to live, work, and contribute
(Ensure Money Follows the Person) - Assure that the right supports and services are on-going for people moving out
of institutions (Assure Continuity of Service) - Assure that the services and supports being used are good and benefiting
people using them (Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement)
