National Call In Day for Community Living: #FundMFP

1. When you call the main Capitol line you will be sent to an automation. It will tell you to press 1 for your senators or 2 for your representative. Select an option.
2. Then, it will ask you to enter your zipcode. Enter your zipcode using the buttons on your phone. It will read back what you entered, and ask you to press 1 if it is correct and 2 if it is not. If it is not correct, it will ask you to enter your zipcode again.
3. If:
   1. you’re calling one of your senators,  you’ll be asked to choose between your two senators by pressing 1 or 2. Select an option.
   2. you’re calling your representative, you’ll be asked to press 1 to confirm. 
4. From there, the call will go directly to your elected official’s office.
5. Once you have made contact with the office, you can use the following script:

Hello, this is [Name]. I’m a resident of [Town, State].  

I am calling to express my concern about the expiration of the Money Follow the Person (MFP) program.

MFP has enabled over 75,000 seniors and people with disabilities living in institutions to transition back to their communities. MFP is fiscally responsible: it has improved the quality of live for thousands of individuals while saving states money. The program expired over a year ago. States are already having to scale back their programs, and without funding, could have to completely eliminate them.

I am asking [Member of Congress’ Name] to pass the EMPOWER Care Act and reauthorize Money Follows the Person through 2022 as part of the March 23rd Omnibus Spending Bill.

Thank you for taking my call!

[IF LEAVING A VOICEMAIL: please leave your full street address and zip code to ensure your call is tallied]

[Optional Add On]
Personal stories are the most effective form of advocacy. Talk about why Money Follows the Person is important for you or someone you know and love.  

• The Money Follows the Person Program brings people with disabilities and older adults back home to their communities
• The Money Follows the Person program gives people greater control over the lives.
• It’s fiscally responsible! MFP improves the quality of life of individuals while saving states and the federal government Medicaid funding.
• The program expired over a year ago. Without additional funding, states could scale back programs, potentially pulling the rug out from under the people who need it.
• Talk about why this is important for you or someone you know, and your state. MFP frees people! MFP keeps families together! MFP reduces waiting lists!