Edward Henry, age 64, lives independently now, following three years in nursing homes after he lost both legs to an infection. Edward’s goal was always to live again on his own, and he was able to make this transition through Georgia Medicaid’s “Money Follows the Person” (MFP) program. Under MFP, the federal government provides states with enhanced Medicaid matching funds to help individuals receiving care in institutions move back to the community. MFP helped Edward find affordable housing and connected him with health care providers in the community. Medicaid also covers homemaker and meal services a few hours each day and pays for the power wheelchair that enables Edward to grocery-shop and get around town.