Nursing Facility Transition Program

About the Program

The Nursing Facility Transition Services Program is a Medicaid program that assists nursing facility residents that would like to explore community-based living options.  Services are offered to assist in securing housing and facilitate a successful discharge to the community.  Transition services are non-recurring expenses necessary to enable an individual that is transitioning from a nursing facility or other institutional setting to the community to establish a basic household and do not constitute room and board.

SERVICES OFFERED

One time transition services offered through the program include:

• Housing and security deposit required to secure adequate accommodations within the community
• Household needs such as furniture, window coverings, food preparation items and linens
• Health and safety needs such as pest removal, allergen control and cleaning services
• Assistance with utility service initiation fees including telephone, electricity, heating and water
• Various transition supports an services

REQUIREMENTS

Services are available to Medicaid beneficiaries residing in a nursing facility and looking for assistance to facilitate a successful discharge to the community.  To determine eligibility or to receive additional information regarding transition services, contact (833) 686-7700 or mdhhs-msa-nftservices@michigan.gov.