Research Design Report for the Evaluation of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Grant Program

This report presents the research design for the evaluation of the Money Follows the Person program implementation and effects on participants and the long-term care system. Under the program, 31 participating states are providing enhanced services to help interested Medicaid beneficiaries in long-term care institutions move back to the community. States receive funds from the program’s augmented federal matching rate for support services provided to those who make the transition. States are expected to use these funds to improve long-term care systems and options for beneficiaries wishing to remain in the community.