President Signs 3-Month MFP Renewal for Which ANCOR Advocated

Renewing the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program has been an ANCOR priority issue because of its importance in moving people with disabilities into the community, and out of state-run institutions. The White House announcement copied below, sharing that the President has signed the three-month renewal bill Congress passed last week, shows how effective the advocacy of ANCOR, its members, and our disability partners is. Congratulations, advocates!

Because this is a short-term renewal, ANCOR will be continuing legislative discussions for a longer-term renewal. We will keep members informed of opportunities for further action.

“Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2019

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, the President signed into law:
 
H.R. 259, the ‘Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019,’ which extends certain Medicaid authorities and modifies Medicaid funding provisions; and
 
H.R. 430, the ‘TANF Extension Act of 2019,’ which extends Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care Entitlements, and other Department of Health and Human Services grant programs.”