Get Paid to Care for Family in Detroit with the Michigan Home Help Program
If you live in Detroit and care for a loved one who needs help at home, you may be eligible to get paid as their caregiver through Michigan’s Home Help Program, a state-funded Medicaid benefit that’s free for those receiving care.
At Care Plan Inc., we support families through the full process, from helping you apply to making sure approved caregivers get paid each week for the care they provide.
What is the Michigan Home Help Program in Detroit?
The Home Help Program pays caregivers to help with everyday tasks such as:
Bathing, grooming, and dressing
Cooking and meal preparation
Walking and mobility support
Cleaning and laundry
Bathroom assistance
✅ The person receiving care pays nothing. Services are 100% covered by Medicaid.
Who Can Get Paid as a Caregiver in Detroit?
You may be eligible if you:
Care for a Medicaid recipient in Detroit
Help them with daily living tasks
Are a family member, friend, or trusted community member
Once approved, you’ll be paid weekly for the hours of care you provide directly through Care Plan Inc.
How Care Plan Inc. Helps Detroit Families
We work closely with families to make the process as simple as possible. While the program is managed by the State of Michigan, Care Plan Inc. helps you through every step:
✅ Help clients navigate through the Michigan Home Help forms
✅ Assist caregivers with enrollment and payment setup
✅ Answer questions and handle the paperwork
✅ Submit hours and pay caregivers directly every week
We make it easy for both caregivers and care recipients in Detroit.

Support Across Michigan
From Detroit to cities across the state, Care Plan Inc helps families throughout Michigan access the Home Help Program.
No matter where you live, whether it's Detroit, Hamtramck, Grand Rapids, Flint, or a rural town, we support you in applying, getting approved, and setting up caregiver payments.
Want to get paid to care for a loved one or find free in-home help for yourself?