Vermont is offering more money to help people transitioning from institutional settings like hospitals and skilled nursing facilities back into their homes.

The assistance comes from the Money Follows the Person initiative, which operates through the state’s Choices for Care Long Term Medicaid program. It helps some older adults and people with disabilities cover one-time or short-term expenses associated with moving back into their communities.

The goal is to support people who want to live more independently, which can improve their quality of life.

Previously, eligible individuals could receive $2,500, but as of Aug. 1, the state increased that significantly, up to $9,000.

"So that money can be used for durable medical equipment or home modifications if someone needed to make their

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