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) that allows family members and trusted caregivers to be paid for caring for loved ones in need of support with daily tasks.
Key Program Facts:
- Most participants qualify for up to 180 hours of care each month
- Additional hours available based on individual needs as approved by MDHHS
- Covers Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Designed to help people maintain independence in their own homes
- Available to eligible individuals of any age with Medicaid coverage
Care Plan Inc.’s Role: We help families navigate the CHAMPS enrollment process, complete applications correctly, and ensure approved caregivers start receiving payments without the stress of handling state paperwork alone.
Discover Medicaid Covered Care Services
Michigan’s Home Help Program, overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), provides financial assistance to qualifying Medicaid recipients who need help with daily living activities and allows approved family members, friends, or neighbors to be compensated for the care they provide.
Family & Friend Caregiver Support
The program recognizes that family members, friends, and neighbors often provide the best care. Michigan Home Help allows these trusted individuals to receive compensation—currently $17+/hour—for the care they’re already providing.
State-Determined Care Hours
MDHHS social workers assess individual needs and determine approved services and monthly hours (typically up to 180 hours). Care Plan Inc. helps families understand this process and ensures proper documentation.
Activities of Daily Living Support
Approved caregivers can be paid for assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and other essential daily activities as determined by MDHHS.
CHAMPS Enrollment Assistance
Care Plan Inc. specializes in guiding families through Michigan’s CHAMPS enrollment system, helping complete applications correctly and ensuring approved caregivers start receiving payments quickly.
Easing the Burden of At-Home Care with Medicaid Support
Caring for a loved one at home is meaningful, but it can also place financial and emotional strain on families. Michigan’s Home Help allows family members, friends, or neighbors providing essential daily care to receive compensation for their commitment.
Financial relief: Caregivers can be compensated for the hours they dedicate to supporting a loved one.
Validation: Recognizes the effort and value of family caregiving as essential, professional-level support.
Sustainability: Reduces burnout by making it easier to continue caring for a loved one at home long-term.
Peace of Mind: Reduces stress and uncertainty, by ensuring the financial support needed to continue care at home.
The MHH program provides caregivers:
Financial relief
Validation
Peace of mind
Sustainability
Who Can Participate in Michigan Home Help?
Program Participants:
Michigan's Home Help Program serves Medicaid recipients of any age who need assistance with daily living activities, including:
- 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 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
Program Benefits & Compensation
For Caregivers:
Earn $17+/hour - Among the highest rates in Michigan for Medicaid caregiver programs! Additional Benefits:
- $200 sign-on bonus when working with Care Plan Inc.
- Free caregiver training and support
- Flexible scheduling around your life
- Recognition for the valuable care you're already providing
- Regular, reliable payments through the state system
For Care Recipients:
- Stay in the comfort of your own home
- Receive care from trusted family and friends
- Maintain independence and dignity
- Access up to 180 hours of monthly support
- Medicaid covers all approved services
Why Choose Care Plan Inc. for Your Home Help Enrollment?
Navigating state programs can be overwhelming. Care Plan Inc. specializes in Michigan Home Help enrollment, making the process simple and stress-free.
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 Process: Following up to keep your application moving efficiently
- 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/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
1
Eligibility Check
We’ll help determine if you qualify for the program and explain the requirements clearly.
2
CHAMPS Enrollment
We guide you through Michigan’s online CHAMPS system, ensuring accurate completion of all required forms.
3
MDHHS Assessment
A state social worker will assess care needs and determine approved services and hours.
4
Caregiver Approval
Your chosen family members or friends complete background checks and approval processes.
5
Start Receiving Payments
Approved caregivers begin providing care and receiving regular compensation through the state system.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
