Members of Congress will be back home next week for President's day - and they need to hear from you! Join advocates across the country to ask Congress to protect an important program called Money Follows the Person (MFP), that has helped more than 75,000 people with disabilities and seniors move out of nursing homes and institutions.
MFP expired September 30, 2016, and states are running out of funding.
As a result, states are scaling back their programs and reducing dedicated staff and crucial resources. Last year was the first time that the number of people transitioned to the community declined. Without action NOW, the states will lose momentum and more people will be stuck in institutions.
Here's how you can help:
Use this link to call your Senators today!Share your story - tell us why community living is important to you or a loved one.Go to Town Hall events hosted by your Members of Congress and ask them to support the extension on the Money Follows the Person program, that helps people with disabilities live in their communities - and saves Medicaid dollars.
Thank you for your advocacy!