We’re here for you. We will work with you to help you transition.

Money Follows the Person (MFP) helps people transition from an institution, for example a nursing facility, to community living in an apartment, private home, or small group setting. If you’re living in a nursing facility and want information about moving back to the community, call the MFP team or join one of our monthly Zoom seminars.

2026 Zoom Sessions: Every Third Tuesday at 1:00 PM

• January 20
• February 17
• March 17
• April 21
• May 19
• June 16

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One Tap mobile: +1 301-715-8592

Am I Eligible to Participate in MFP?

While all residents are eligible to receive support and resources from our staff about community living, only residents with Long Term Care or Community Medicaid are eligible for application assistance for Medicaid community-based, long-term supports and services, including Community First Choice and the Home and Community Based Options Waiver.

Both programs provide community services and supports to enable older adults and people with disabilities to live independently in their own homes. Available services may include: personal assistance services, assisted living, environmental assessments, accessibility adaptations, supports planning, transition services, nurse monitoring, and more.

Application Process

Residents with Long Term Care Medicaid are eligible to apply for the Home and Community Based Options Waiver, and residents with Community Medicaid are eligible to apply for Community First Choice. If a resident has ever or is currently living in a nursing facility in Prince George’s or Montgomery County, an Independence Now staff member will provide application support.

Additional Information

For more information about the Community First Choice and the Home and Community Based Options Waiver, eligibility and services please visit the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene: Home & Community-Based Programs.

Contact

Michael Saunders
Director, Money Follows the Person
Phone: 240-638-0069
Mobile: 301-335-5915
Email: msaunders@innow.org

Damon Walker
Peer Support Counselor
Phone: 240-638-0069
Mobile: 240-504-1592
Email: dwalker@innow.org

DeMarcus McLean
Peer Support Counselor
Phone: 240-504-1593
Email: dmclean@innow.org