Money Follows The Person | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Address Confidential, Des Moines, IA 50319
Eligibility
Open to individuals with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability or Brain Injury who has lived in a qualifying facility (ICF/ID, Nursing Facility, inpatient hospital, or PMIC) for at least 60 consecutive days and has interest in moving into the community
Required documents
See referral form (found on website) for details, call or email with questions
(515) 256-4637
Voice·
Main Phone
Websitehttps://hhs.iowa.gov/
Email[email protected]
Application process
Call or email for more information on how to apply for this program
Fees
None
Service area
IA
Provides opportunities for individuals in Iowa to move out of Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID) and into homes in the community of choice. Individuals living in nursing facilities, Psychiatric Medical Institutes for Children (PMIC), and inpatient hospital settings may also qualify. Grant dollars provide funding for the transition services and enhanced supports needed for the first year after a person transitions into the community. MFP assistance is available to individuals with a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or brain injury who have lived in a qualifying facility for at least 60 consecutive days. The individual must express an interest in moving from the facility setting into the community.
Date of Last Formal Update
02/24/2026
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Provides Public Health and Human services to the community.