Michigan Home Help Program FAQs and Common Questions

Welcome to our Home Help Program FAQs, your go-to guide for understanding caregiver support and services. Here, we answer the most common questions about the Home Help Program including caregiver eligibility, payment rates, required forms, and how Care Plan Inc can assist you in getting started.

Explore our FAQs below to find detailed answers about forms, eligibility, and caregiver pay.

Frequently Asked Questions — Home Help Program FAQs

  • The Michigan Home Help Program is a state-funded initiative that provides personal care services to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, enabling them to live independently in their homes. Check Eligibility now!

  • Michigan residents enrolled in Medicaid who require hands-on assistance with daily living tasks qualify for the Michigan Home Help Program. Eligibility also depends on an assessment by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Check Your Eligibility Now!

  • Yes, family members can be paid caregivers under the Michigan Home Help Program as long as they meet program requirements and the care recipient qualifies. Click here to apply!

  • Yes, Medicaid funds the Michigan Home Help Program, which allows eligible individuals to hire caregivers, including family members, to assist with daily living activities. Apply Now!

  • The current base rate for the Michigan Home Help Program is $13.53 per hour. Rates may vary depending on the caregiver’s qualifications and additional services required. Click to apply to be a caregiver!

  • The Michigan caregiver grant provides financial support to individuals caring for family members. It is separate from the Home Help Program and offers additional resources to ease the burden of caregiving. Click here to check your eligibility.

  • Disqualifications include failing a background check, not meeting program training requirements, or being the parent or guardian of a minor care recipient. Click here to check you eligibility and find out if you qualify!

  • Michigan Home Help Program Services include:

    • ADLs: Bathing, dressing, eating, and transferring.

    • IADLs: Meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication setup. Additional complex care services may also be provided based on need.

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  • This depends on local MDHHS offices. Some areas may have waiting lists for program assessments and approvals.

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  • Required documents include:

    • Proof of Medicaid enrollment.

    • Proof of Michigan residency.

    • A physician’s assessment or recommendation for assistance.

    • Completed application forms.

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  • Click here to check your eligibility! Care Plan Inc. will guide you through the application process, including assessments and documentation.

  • Yes, care recipients can choose their caregivers, including family members, provided the caregiver meets program qualifications. Click here to check your eligibility!

  • Caregivers must undergo a criminal background check as part of the application process to ensure safety and compliance with program requirements. Click here to check your eligibility!

    • ADLs (Activities of Daily Living): Essential tasks like bathing, eating, and dressing.

    • IADLs (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living): Supportive tasks like cooking, housekeeping, and shopping.

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  • Yes, but each care recipient must individually qualify for the Michigan Home Help Program, and services must meet program guidelines. Check Eligibility Now!

  • Caregivers must complete state-required training, which varies by care complexity, such as first aid or specific medical care techniques. Click here to check your eligibility!

  • Contact Care Plan Inc. to report any changes in care needs. A reassessment may be required to adjust services and payments. Click here to check your eligibility!