Money Follows the Person Update

Two more grants to help individuals stay in the community  - February 5, 2013

Last week, DOH announced two grants have been awarded to organizations to support their efforts to provide critical services that help individuals avoid institutionalization.  Under a federal "Money Follows the Person" Demonstration Project, the Vera Institute for Justice of New York City was awarded $500,000 and the Community Caregivers, Inc., of Albany, will receive $100,000.

"One of our goals in helping to promote healthy living and a strong quality of life is to provide opportunities for people to receive vital, community-based care," Commissioner Shah said.  "The Department of Health is proud to partner with dedicated organizations like the Vera Institute for Justice and Community Caregivers so that they can deliver important long term care services that help people retain as much independence as possible."

For more information, please refer to the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project.

Contact: Cheryl Udell, cudell@leadingageny.org , 518-867-8871