Money Follows the Person Act of 2005

The Money Follows the Person Act of 2005 (H.R. 3063) would provide federal grants to states to help Medicaid-eligible individuals move from nursing homes or other institutions back into their own homes or community-based settings. The bill aims to give people more flexibility and choice in where they receive long-term care by allowing Medicaid funding to "follow" the individual rather than being tied to a specific facility. If enacted, this legislation would help states remove administrative barriers to home-based care and establish quality assurance systems to support those transitioning to independent living.