You are providing care already
You help with bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, toileting, or other daily needs and want to understand whether the Home Help Program may support that care.
Medicaid Home Help Program Get Paid to Care for a
Family Member in Michigan
If your loved one has eligible Michigan Medicaid and needs hands-on help at home, the Michigan Home Help Program may authorize personal care and allow an eligible family member or trusted person to be the paid caregiver. Cottage Home Care helps you move through the process from start to execution.
We help organize the paperwork, prepare you for the MDHHS assessment, guide caregiver enrollment and CHAMPS steps, and follow up on paperwork status so your family is not left trying to figure out every step alone. Eligible individuals may also explore caregiver career opportunities with Cottage when a role is a good fit.
Michigan Medicaid focusedFamily caregiver pathwayPaperwork guidanceStatewide support
Already caring for someone you love? Cottage can help you understand the Michigan Home Help pathway.
CoverageMichigan MedicaidHome Help is a Medicaid personal care program
Average Monthly Payment$1715+Average monthly payment to caregivers
Cost$0Cost to you
Caregiver ChoiceFamily or FriendAn eligible caregiver can be chosen by the client
Processing TimeUp to 60 DaysMDHHS written application decision timeframe
Michigan Home Help ProgramYou are already helping at home.
You are already helping at home.
Now you need a clear path forward.
Families usually come to Cottage because the care is already happening, but the Medicaid Home Help process, paperwork, assessment, or caregiver enrollment is unclear.
The paperwork feels confusing
You have Medicaid but do not know which forms, assessment steps, or documents come next. Cottage helps organize the process and keeps you informed.
You want to become the caregiver
You are a family member, friend, or trusted person and need help understanding caregiver eligibility, CHAMPS enrollment, screening, and the payment pathway.
Home Help servicesWhat the Michigan Home Help Program
What the Michigan Home Help Program
can support at home
Home Help provides approved personal care for eligible Michigan Medicaid members who need physical assistance with daily activities. MDHHS determines which tasks and hours are authorized after the assessment.
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Eating
- Grooming
- Mobility
- Toileting
- Transferring
- Approved household support
Start with eligibility
Home Help may be worth exploring if:
- Your loved one has eligible Michigan Medicaid Fee for Service
- They need physical help with at least one activity of daily living
- They live at home in Michigan
- You want to understand the family caregiver option
- You need help with paperwork and next steps
How Cottage helpsFrom paperwork to approved care.
From paperwork to approved care.
We help manage the process.
You do not have to track every form and step by yourself. Cottage helps your family move through the Home Help process from start to execution and follows up on paperwork status along the way.
01
Tell us your situation
We learn about Medicaid coverage, the care needed at home, your caregiver relationship, and your county.
02
Organize the paperwork
We help you understand required documents, the application pathway, and what to prepare for the MDHHS assessment.
03
Complete caregiver steps
We guide the caregiver process, including CHAMPS enrollment and required screening steps when applicable.
04
Follow through to care
We follow up on paperwork status and help organize the approved care setup, schedule, and caregiver support.
Home Help eligibilityWho qualifies for the
Who qualifies for the
Medicaid Home Help Program?
Eligibility starts with the person receiving care and the kind of physical assistance they need at home.
The person receiving care
- Has eligible Michigan Medicaid Fee-for-Service coverage
- Needs physical assistance with at least one activity of daily living
- Completes an in-home assessment with an MDHHS Adult Services Worker
- Receives approval for specific Home Help tasks and hours
The caregiver
- Is at least 18 years old
- May be an eligible family member, friend, or other caregiver
- Completes required CHAMPS enrollment and screening
- Cannot be the client’s spouse or a parent caring for a child under 18
- Cannot also receive Home Help services
Not sure whether your situation fits? Contact Cottage Home Care. We can help you review the basic requirements and understand the next step.
Check My Home Help Eligibility ↗View full Home Help eligibility requirements
The Michigan Home Help Program is administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Eligible Medicaid Fee-for-Service beneficiaries must have an assessed need for physical assistance with at least one activity of daily living. An Adult Services Worker completes an in-home assessment and determines eligibility, authorized tasks, and service hours.
The client may choose an eligible individual caregiver or agency provider. Individual caregivers must meet Home Help rules and complete required provider enrollment steps before reimbursement for covered services.
Paid family caregiverCan a family member get paid
Can a family member get paid
through Home Help in Michigan?
Yes, an eligible adult family member or trusted person may be chosen as a Home Help caregiver when program requirements are met. The caregiver must be at least 18, complete the required enrollment and screening, and provide only the services authorized for the client.
Home Help does not pay a spouse to care for a spouse or a parent to care for a child under age 18. Cottage can help you understand how your relationship fits the caregiver rules before you spend time on the enrollment process.
Ask About Becoming a Caregiver →CHAMPS caregiver enrollment
What CHAMPS means for caregivers
CHAMPS is Michigan’s Medicaid provider enrollment system. An individual Home Help caregiver must have approved CHAMPS enrollment to be reimbursed for covered services.
Cottage can guide you through the caregiver enrollment pathway and help you understand what needs to be completed.
See official CHAMPS instructions →Testimonials
Here’s What Our Families & Caregivers Say
Families share how Cottage helped make the Michigan Home Help process easier to understand—from paperwork and assessment preparation to caregiver enrollment and starting care.
Marcus D.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
We were already caring for my mother every day but had no idea the Michigan Home Help Program could help. Cottage organized the paperwork, explained the assessment, and guided me through caregiver enrollment so the process finally made sense.
Patricia W.✓
Client Family★★★★★
My father needed help bathing and moving safely at home. We were overwhelmed by the Medicaid paperwork. Cottage showed us where to start and stayed on top of the steps until his care was arranged.
Angela R.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
I wanted to keep caring for my aunt at home, but CHAMPS and the provider steps were confusing. Cottage walked me through the process and made the caregiver setup much easier.
David L.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
I was already helping my dad with dressing, meals, and mobility. Cottage helped us understand Home Help, prepare for the assessment, and organize what we needed without us chasing every step.
Sarah K.✓
Client Family★★★★★
We did not know whether my mom would qualify or what MDHHS would ask. Cottage explained the Home Help requirements clearly and helped us prepare so we felt ready.
Helen B.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
The paperwork was the part that stopped us. Cottage helped us get organized, explained caregiver enrollment, and kept following up so we always knew what was happening.
Jamal T.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
I had been taking care of my brother for months. Cottage helped us understand the Medicaid Home Help path and what I needed to complete as his caregiver.
Linda P.✓
Client Family★★★★★
My mother wanted to stay home, but we needed dependable personal care. Cottage made the Home Help process easier to understand and helped us build a care setup around her routine.
Robert C.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
I did not know a trusted family member could be chosen as a Home Help caregiver. Cottage explained the rules, paperwork, and enrollment steps in plain language.
Maria S.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
MDHHS forms and the assessment felt overwhelming at first. Cottage helped us organize everything and made the process feel much more manageable.
Farhana A.✓
Client Family★★★★★
Our family needed help quickly because my mother was struggling with daily care. Cottage explained what Home Help covers and helped us prepare the next steps without confusion.
Steven H.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
I was already providing most of the care at home. Cottage helped me understand the caregiver requirements and what needed to happen before approved services could begin.
Olivia N.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
We had Medicaid but did not know how to start Home Help. Cottage guided us from the first paperwork through the caregiver process and kept us informed along the way.
Teresa G.✓
Client Family★★★★★
My dad needed hands-on help, and we were unsure which program fit. Cottage explained Home Help clearly and helped us move from questions to an actual care plan.
Michael W.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
The CHAMPS process was completely new to me. Cottage helped me understand what to do and how the caregiver enrollment connected to my mother’s approved care.
Nadia F.✓
Client Family★★★★★
We were worried my grandmother would have to leave home. Cottage helped us understand the Home Help process and organize support around the care she needed at home.
Joseph E.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
I was helping my uncle every day but never knew what paperwork was needed. Cottage gave us a clear path and followed up as each step moved forward.
Karen Y.✓
Client Family★★★★★
We kept getting confused about assessment, caregiver approval, and what came next. Cottage turned the process into simple steps and helped our family stay organized.
Amina U.✓
Family Caregiver★★★★★
Cottage helped us understand Home Help from the beginning. They explained the paperwork, the assessment, and the caregiver steps so I could focus on caring for my family member.
Daniel M.✓
Client Family★★★★★
My mother needed regular help at home and we did not know how Medicaid Home Help worked. Cottage explained the program and helped us move through the process with much less stress.
Your questions, answeredMichigan Medicaid Home Help:
Michigan Medicaid Home Help:
Essential FAQs
What is the Michigan Medicaid Home Help Program?
The Home Help Program is administered by MDHHS and provides approved personal care services for eligible Medicaid Fee-for-Service beneficiaries who need hands-on assistance with daily activities. The goal is to help eligible people live safely and independently at home.
Can I get paid to care for my mom or dad in Michigan?
An eligible adult child may be chosen as a paid Home Help caregiver if the person receiving care qualifies, the services are authorized, and the caregiver completes required enrollment and screening steps.
Who qualifies for Home Help in Michigan?
Home Help generally requires eligible Michigan Medicaid Fee-for-Service coverage and a physical need for assistance with at least one activity of daily living. MDHHS completes an in-home assessment and makes the eligibility and authorization decision.
How long does the Home Help application process take?
MDHHS states that the Adult Services Worker approves or denies the application and sends a written notice within 45 days. Timing can also depend on required documents, assessment scheduling, and caregiver enrollment steps.
What is CHAMPS enrollment for a Home Help caregiver?
CHAMPS is Michigan’s Medicaid provider enrollment system. Individual caregivers must have approved CHAMPS enrollment to be reimbursed for covered Home Help services.
Can my spouse be my paid Home Help caregiver?
No. Under Home Help caregiver relationship rules, a spouse cannot be paid to care for a spouse. A parent also cannot be paid through Home Help to care for a child under age 18.
How does Cottage help with the Home Help Program?
Cottage helps families understand the pathway, organize paperwork, prepare for the assessment, navigate caregiver enrollment and CHAMPS steps, follow up on paperwork status, and arrange approved in-home care from start to execution.
Accepted Insurance
We work with major Medicaid insurers to bring quality home care to Michigan families.
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Looking for the Home Help Program in Michigan?
Whether you searched for Michigan Home Help Program, Home Help Program Michigan, Medicaid Home Help Program, or Michigan Medicaid Home Help, Cottage can help you understand the same core pathway: Medicaid eligibility, assessed personal-care needs, caregiver enrollment, and approved care at home.
Start with your family’s situation
Tell us who needs care, what help they need each day, and who may be providing that care. We will help you understand the next step.
Talk With the Michigan Care Team ↗Already caring for someone you love?
Let’s make Home Help easier.
Cottage helps Michigan families understand the Medicaid Home Help Program and move through the care process with a clearer next step.
Tell us what care is needed. We’ll help you understand what comes next.