Person Receiving Care
Patient
Core requirements for the patient.
- ✓Has Medicaid.
- ✓Lives in Michigan.
- ✓Needs help with day-to-day activities.
Paid Family Caregiving in Michigan
Get Paid to Take Care of Your Family.
Already caring for a parent, grandparent, or another loved one? Eligible family caregivers can get paid for providing care at home. Care & Heart helps families understand eligibility, complete the process, and take the next step.
Family-focused guidance
Michigan eligibility support
Step-by-step enrollment help
Care that stays in the family.
Support for care at home.
For PatientsHave a family member take care of you.
For CaregiversGet paid to take care of your family.
Michigan FocusedUnderstand the requirements that apply.
Ready to Start?Take the first step with Care & Heart.
Family First
Have a family member take care of you.
Families often step in when a loved one needs help at home. Care & Heart provides experienced, professional guidance to help families understand the path for an eligible family member to provide care and get paid for it — from enrollment and paperwork to verification and next steps.
Experienced guidance
Practical support from people who understand the family caregiving process.
Enrollment & paperwork support
Help understanding what to prepare and how to move through the required steps.
Verification & CHAMPS guidance
Clear guidance through verification, background checks, CHAMPS, and related requirements.
Ongoing follow-up
We stay involved so families know what comes next and can move forward with confidence.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Start with the core requirements discussed for patients and family caregivers.
Person Providing Care
Family Caregiver
Core requirements for the family caregiver.
- ✓Is 18 years old or older.
- ✓Is eligible to work in the United States.
- ✓Qualifying relationships can include child to parent.
- ✓Qualifying relationships can include child to grandparent.
Eligibility requirements are a starting point. A full review of your family’s circumstances and applicable program requirements determines next steps.
Care Support
Support for everyday care at home.
Examples of personal and daily support that may be part of an approved care plan.
Personal Care
Help with personal routines and essential everyday care needs.
Daily Living Support
Assistance with everyday activities and routines at home.
Home & Daily Support
Practical help with household and care-related needs at home.
Family Support
Familiar, family-centered support for a loved one who needs help and attention.
How It Works
A simple path to getting started.
Three clear steps from enrollment to becoming a paid family caregiver.
01
Step 01Enrollment Process
Complete the required enrollment information and get guided through the next steps for the caregiver journey.
02
Step 02Verification Process
We guide you through the verification process, background checks, CHAMPS steps, and related requirements.
03
Step 03Start Getting Paid as a Caregiver
Once approved, begin providing eligible care and move forward as a paid caregiver.
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us about your family and we’ll help you understand what comes next.
Why Choose Us
Professional support, built around your family.
Care & Heart provides professional, family-focused guidance through enrollment, verification, and follow-ups — so families know what comes next.
We Guide You Through Verification
We guide families through the verification process and help keep the required steps organized and moving forward.
CHAMPS & Background Checks
We guide families through CHAMPS enrollment, background checks, and the required verification steps.
Follow-Ups & Stress-Free Support
We stay involved with follow-ups and help make the overall process as simple and stress-free as possible.
FAQ
Answers for families getting started.
Clear answers about eligibility, caregiving, covered support, and the enrollment process.
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.
Eligible care can include help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and other approved care needs as determined through the program assessment.
Approved care hours depend on the individual's assessed needs and the applicable program requirements.
Covered support can include activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility, as well as instrumental daily living activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation, as determined by MDHHS.
Caregivers can be family members, friends, or neighbors who meet the program requirements. Care & Heart helps families understand and navigate enrollment and verification so an eligible caregiver can be approved and compensated.
MDHHS social workers assess needs and determine the services and hours that may be approved. Care & Heart helps families understand and navigate the process.
No. Eligibility depends on the program requirements and the individual's circumstances, including Medicaid coverage, Michigan residency, and assessed care needs. Care & Heart can help you understand the next step.
Complete the inquiry form below or call us at +1 (313) 992-2499. We'll check if you qualify and walk you through every step of the enrollment process.
Get Started
Let’s talk about your family’s care needs.
Tell us a little about yourself and the family member you are caring for. We’ll help you understand eligibility, the enrollment process, and the next steps.
Phone
+1 (313) 992-2499
Email
hello@careandheart.com