Michigan Home Help Program
You're already caring for them. Now let that care count.
Michigan's Home Help Program compensates family members, friends, and neighbors for the daily support they provide to a loved one at home. Care Plan Inc guides you through every step of the enrollment, so nothing falls through the cracks.
What Is the Michigan Home Help Program?
The Home Help Program is a Medicaid-funded service administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It allows the people who know your loved one best to be compensated for the care they're already providing every day.
- Up to 180 hours of approved care each month, with additional hours available based on individual needs
- Covers daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
- Open to all ages, not just seniors. Any Michigan Medicaid recipient who meets medical necessity criteria can qualify
- You choose the caregiver. Family members (except spouses), friends, or neighbors can be approved and compensated
Care Plan Inc guides families through the CHAMPS enrollment process, ensures applications are completed correctly, and helps approved caregivers start receiving payments without the stress of navigating state paperwork alone.
What the Program Covers
Family and Friend Caregiver Support
The best care often comes from the people who already know your loved one. The program allows family members, friends, and neighbors to be approved and compensated at $17.50+/hour for the support they provide.
Activities of Daily Living Support
Approved caregivers can be compensated for helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and other daily tasks that help your loved one live comfortably at home.
State-Determined Care Hours
MDHHS social workers assess individual needs and determine approved monthly hours, typically up to 180. Care Plan Inc helps families understand the assessment process and ensures proper documentation.
CHAMPS Enrollment Assistance
Navigating the state enrollment system shouldn't stand between your family and the support you've earned. Care Plan Inc handles every detail of the CHAMPS application so you don't have to.
Caring for Someone at Home Shouldn't Mean Doing It Alone
Providing daily care for a loved one is one of the most meaningful things a family can do. Michigan Home Help makes sure that commitment is recognized, supported, and sustainable for the long term.
Financial Relief
Receive $17.50+/hour for the care hours you're already dedicating to your loved one, with regular and reliable payments through the state system.
Validation
What you do for your family matters. This program formally recognizes caregiving as essential, professional-level support worthy of compensation.
Sustainability
Financial support reduces burnout and helps you continue providing quality care at home for the long term, without sacrificing your own well-being.
Peace of Mind
When the financial side is handled, you can focus entirely on what matters most: being present for the person who depends on you.
Who Can Participate?
Program Participants
- Elderly individuals who want to remain independent at home
- Adults with disabilities requiring daily living support
- Individuals with specialized care needs across all age groups
- Anyone with Michigan Medicaid who meets medical necessity criteria as determined by MDHHS
Caregiver Qualifications
- Family members, friends, or neighbors
- Must be approved through the CHAMPS system
- Cannot be the participant's spouse or parent of a minor child
- Must pass background checks as required by the state
- No prior healthcare experience required
Program Benefits and Compensation
For Caregivers
- Earn $17.50+/hour for approved care hours
- $200 sign-on bonus when enrolling through Care Plan Inc
- Free caregiver training and ongoing support
- Flexible scheduling that works around your life
- Regular, reliable payments through the state system
- Formal recognition for the care you're already providing
For Care Recipients
- Stay in the comfort of your own home
- Receive care from people you already know and trust
- Maintain your independence and daily routines
- Access up to 180 hours of monthly support
- All approved services covered by Medicaid
Among the highest caregiver pay rates for Medicaid programs in Michigan.
Check Your EligibilityWhy Choose Care Plan Inc for Your Enrollment?
Navigating a state program shouldn't feel like a second job. Care Plan Inc has guided families through the Michigan Home Help enrollment process since 2009. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on caregiving.
We Help With
- Program Education: Clear explanation of Home Help requirements and eligibility
- CHAMPS Enrollment: Step-by-step guidance through Michigan's enrollment system
- Application Completion: Ensuring all required paperwork is accurate and complete
- Approval Follow-Up: Keeping your application moving efficiently through the process
- Payment Setup: Making sure approved caregivers start receiving compensation promptly
- Ongoing Support: Assistance with renewals, re-certifications, and program compliance
- Problem Resolution: Help when issues arise with payments or approvals
What We Don't Do
- We don't determine your care hours (MDHHS does)
- We don't provide the actual caregivers (your family and friends do)
- We don't create personalized care plans (the state sets standard services)
- We're not affiliated with MDHHS or the state of Michigan
Getting Started with Michigan Home Help
Eligibility Check
We help determine if you qualify for the program and explain the requirements clearly.
CHAMPS Enrollment
We guide you through Michigan's online CHAMPS system, ensuring accurate completion of all required forms.
MDHHS Assessment
A state social worker assesses care needs and determines approved services and monthly hours.
Caregiver Approval
Your chosen family members or friends complete background checks and the approval process.
Start Getting Paid
Approved caregivers begin providing care and receiving regular compensation through the state system.
Want to Know if You Qualify? Start Here.
Tell us a little about your situation. We'll check your eligibility and walk you through the next steps, no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Michigan Home Help serves Medicaid recipients of any age who need assistance with daily living activities and meet medical necessity criteria as determined by MDHHS.
Family members (except spouses), friends, or neighbors can be approved as caregivers. They must pass background checks and complete the CHAMPS enrollment process. No prior healthcare experience is required.
Currently $17.50+/hour, which is among the highest rates for Medicaid caregiver programs in Michigan. Care Plan Inc also offers a $200 sign-on bonus for approved caregivers.
Most participants qualify for up to 180 hours per month, with additional hours possible based on individual needs as assessed by MDHHS.
Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation) as determined by MDHHS.
No. The caregivers are your family members, friends, or neighbors. We help get them enrolled in the system so they can be approved and compensated for the care they provide.
MDHHS social workers assess your needs and determine approved services and hours based on state guidelines. Care Plan Inc helps you navigate this process but doesn't make these decisions.
Fill out our eligibility form above or call us at (313) 982-3795. We'll check if you qualify and walk you through every step of the enrollment process.
Important Notice
Care Plan Inc is an MDHHS-registered home care agency that provides services through the Michigan Home Help Program. While we work in coordination with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, we operate as an independent provider. Program eligibility, authorizations, and service hours are determined solely by MDHHS based on their assessment criteria and state guidelines.
