Michigan Home Help Resource Center
Plain-language guides written specifically for Michigan families navigating the Home Help Program. No jargon. No guessing.
Michigan Home Help families choose between agency providers and individual caregivers. Here's what that choice actually means — and why most families are better served by an agency.
Income or assets over Michigan Medicaid limits? Here's how the spend-down process works, what counts as a countable asset, and how to avoid common mistakes like the gifting penalty.
Oakland County families can access the Michigan Home Help Program to get paid for in-home caregiving. Here's how it works and how to get started.
Michigan Home Help and MI Choice Waiver are both Medicaid home care programs — but they work very differently. Here's how to know which one fits your family.
Veterans and military families in Michigan may qualify for a Medicaid benefit that pays a family member to provide in-home care. Here's what you need to know.
Michigan tribal members and Native American families may qualify for the Home Help Program. Here's how it works — and why this program was built with your community in mind.
The Michigan Home Help Program caregiver rate increased to $18/hr as of January 1, 2026. Here's what changed, what it means for enrolled caregivers, and what to expect in 2026.
Do Michigan Home Help caregivers pay taxes? The complete guide — IRS Notice 2014-7, live-with vs. not-live-with scenarios, and what you actually owe.
Getting a Michigan Home Help assessment soon? Here's exactly what happens, what to say, and how to prepare so your family gets the hours you actually need.
Michigan Home Help application denied? Don't panic — most denials are fixable. Here's why it happens and exactly what to do next.
Macomb County families in Sterling Heights, Warren, and Clinton Township can get paid for in-home caregiving through the Michigan Home Help Program.
Learn exactly how to apply for the Michigan Home Help Program — every step, every form, every common delay — and how to get through it fast.
A numbered walkthrough of CHAMPS registration for Michigan Home Help caregivers — MiLogin vs. CHAMPS, common errors, fixes, and what to expect for timing.
Can a spouse be a paid caregiver in Michigan? Learn what the Home Help Program allows — and what your options are if you're caring for your partner.
Yes — Michigan has a Medicaid program that pays adult children to care for a parent at home. Here's the full process from eligibility check to first paycheck, in plain English.
Medicare and Medicaid are not the same program. For Michigan family caregivers, understanding the difference is critical — because only Medicaid funds the Home Help Program that can pay family members directly.
A clear breakdown of Michigan Home Help Program eligibility requirements — for both the person receiving care and the family member who wants to be paid as the caregiver.
How much does Michigan Medicaid pay family caregivers through the Home Help Program? Here's a clear breakdown of how caregiver pay is calculated, what affects your authorized hours, and when to expect payment.
Applying for Michigan's Home Help Program involves multiple state systems. This step-by-step guide walks you through the MDHHS application, CHAMPS enrollment, EVV setup, and what to expect at each stage.
Michigan Medicaid pays family members to provide in-home care for aging and disabled relatives through the Home Help Program. Here's how it works and how to get started.
The Michigan Home Help Program is a Medicaid benefit that pays family members to care for aging and disabled loved ones at home. Here's everything you need to know.
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