Michigan Medicaid Home Help · Detroit & Wayne County

Caring for a loved one? You may be able to get paid for it.

If your parent or relative has Medicaid and needs help with bathing, dressing, or meals, Michigan's Home Help program can pay a family member to be their caregiver. We handle the paperwork — free.

MDHHS-approved Home Help agency No cost to families 2-minute form
Daughter caring for her mother at home
How it works

Three steps to paid care at home

You keep caring for the person you love. We take care of the state paperwork.

1

Tell us about your loved one

Fill out the short form or call us. We'll ask about their Medicaid and what help they need day to day.

2

We handle the application

We help you request Home Help through MDHHS and prepare everything for the in-home assessment.

3

You get paid to give care

Once approved, you're hired as a Diamond caregiver and paid for authorized hours. No family member available? We'll match a trained caregiver.

Caregiver with an older adult at home
Who qualifies

You may qualify if…

  • Your loved one has Michigan Medicaid
  • They need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, or getting around
  • They live in Detroit or Wayne County
  • The caregiver is an adult child, sibling, grandchild, other relative, or friend*

*Under Home Help rules, spouses and parents of minor children can't be paid caregivers. Final eligibility is decided by MDHHS.

Check eligibility — free
What care includes

Everyday help that keeps them at home

Bathing & groomingDressingMeals Mobility & transfersMedication reminders Laundry & housekeepingShopping & errands
Questions

Common questions

Does it cost my family anything?

No. Home Help is paid by Michigan Medicaid, and our help with the application is free.

Can I really get paid to care for my mom or dad?

Often, yes. Adult children, siblings, other relatives and friends can be paid caregivers through Home Help. Spouses cannot. You'd work as a Diamond Home Assist caregiver and be paid for the hours MDHHS approves.

What if they don't have Medicaid yet?

Fill out the form anyway and choose "Not sure." We'll point you in the right direction.

How long does it take?

It depends on MDHHS scheduling the in-home assessment. We submit everything quickly and follow up so your case keeps moving.

What if no family member can provide care?

We'll match your loved one with one of our trained Diamond caregivers.

Free eligibility check

See if you qualify in 2 minutes

Tell us a little about your situation. We'll call you within one business day.

  • No cost, no obligation
  • We handle the MDHHS paperwork
  • Family can be the paid caregiver

Prefer to talk? (313) 889-7575

Does your loved one have Medicaid?
What help do they need?

We'll only use your info to contact you about Home Help. Final eligibility is determined by MDHHS.

📞 Call Check eligibility