mfp & medicaid partners
Housing is healthcare.
We furnish the prescription.
For individuals transitioning into housing, a safe and functional home environment is critical to health, stability, and long-term success.
For Money Follows the Person (MFP) and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs, houseware kits are an allowable transition expense. We help case managers turn empty units into safe, move-in-ready homes, billed cleanly to the funding source.
why partner with lse
Built for the people who move people home
Designed alongside MFP transition coordinators, HCBS case managers, and PSH housing navigators.
housing is healthcare
Better outcomes, lower costs
Stable, dignified housing reduces ER visits, readmissions, and long-term institutional spend. Houseware kits remove a real barrier on day one of community placement.
allowable expense
Built for MFP & HCBS budgets
Kits map cleanly to MFP transition services and HCBS housing-related supports, set-up of a basic household, essential furnishings, and household goods.
turn-key for case managers
One requisition, one delivery
Skip the scramble of dollar store runs and Amazon receipts. We bundle, ship, and document. Your team focuses on the member, not the logistics.
funding sources
Houseware kits are an allowable expense
Federal and state guidance is clear: setting up a household is part of the transition. Here's where partners typically fund LSE kits.
Money Follows the Person (MFP)
MFP helps individuals move from institutions (like nursing homes) into community housing, providing targeted funding during the transition period.
How Our Kits Fit
Our kits are a direct match for transition setup needs, ensuring individuals can safely and successfully move into their new home.
Why It’s Covered
CMS guidance for MFP allows coverage of one-time transition expenses required to establish a household.
👉 Supporting guidance:
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
HCBS help individuals receive care in community settings rather than institutions. Many HCBS waivers include one-time transition services to help individuals establish a livable home.
How Our Kits Fit
Our houseware kits align with commonly approved HCBS categories such as:
Community Transition Services
Household Establishment Expenses
Environmental Supports
Why It’s Covered
Federal guidance allows states to fund one-time transition costs necessary to establish a household when moving into the community.
👉 Supporting regulation:
1115 Demonstrations & ILOS
Section 1115 Demonstration Waivers allow states to test innovative approaches that improve health outcomes and reduce costs, including addressing housing-related needs.
Within these models, In Lieu of Services (ILOS) enables managed care plans to cover alternative services that are medically appropriate and cost-effective substitutes for traditional care.
How Our Kits Fit
Our kits function as a preventative health intervention, supporting:
Safe and functional home environments
Reduced stress and improved daily living
Lower risk of costly health or housing crises
Why It’s Covered
States and health plans can approve services that:
Address health-related social needs (HRSN)
Improve outcomes and reduce utilization
Serve as cost-effective alternatives to higher-cost care
👉 Supporting authority:
Section 1115 of the Social Security Act (permits experimental, pilot, or demonstration projects)
42 CFR § 438.3(e)(2) (allows substitution of services that are medically appropriate and cost-effective)
Always confirm coverage with your state Medicaid agency or program administrator. Allowable items, dollar caps, and documentation requirements vary by state and waiver.
what's in a kit
The basics that make a unit a home
Each item maps to commonly allowable categories for MFP transition services and HCBS household set-up.
Bedding, linens, and pillows
Bath and kitchen towels
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Basic small appliances
Cleaning supplies and household basics
documentation you get
Audit-ready, every time
We deliver the paperwork your finance and compliance team expect.
Itemized invoice with per-line pricing
Member-level delivery confirmation
W-9 and vendor onboarding packet on request
Pre-configured or customizable kits available
LET'S MOVE PEOPLE HOME
Ready to plug LSE into your transition workflow?
Tell us about your program, and we'll develop a partnership that fits your funding, your timelines, and the members you serve.
FAQ
Common partner questions
How is billing handled?
We invoice the partner organization (or directly through your MCO/state vendor portal where applicable). The member never sees a bill. Invoices are itemized to make MFP / HCBS reimbursement straightforward.
How quickly can kits be delivered?
Direct-to-tenant shipments: Typically ship within 3 business days
Bulk orders: Typically ship within 10 business days
We prioritize speed so your clients aren’t waiting in empty units. Please note transit times vary based on proximity to Phoenix, AZ.
Ready to make an impact?
Whether you need kits for your community or want to fund the work, we'll get you started in minutes.
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