Questions about getting paid to care for a loved one?

Yes. Home Help is funded through Medicaid, and qualifying coverage is required. If you are unsure about your loved one’s coverage, start by checking their benefits or contacting the local MDHHS office.

No. Medicare alone does not qualify someone for Medicaid-funded Home Help. Someone with both Medicare and Medicaid may qualify if they meet the other requirements.

MDHHS determines Home Help eligibility and authorizes services. Caring Family Homecare can discuss your situation, but an initial review is not an approval decision.

An adult child or sibling may be eligible to provide paid care. Approval depends on the care recipient’s eligibility and the caregiver meeting the applicable requirements.

Home Help does not pay a spouse to care for their spouse or a parent to care for their own child under 18. A parent caring for an adult child may qualify, subject to program rules. See who qualifies.

A nursing license is not a general requirement for providing routine Home Help personal care. You must be able to safely perform the authorized tasks and meet applicable caregiver requirements. Additional training may be needed for particular care needs.

Authorized care may include hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, mobility, and transfers. Approved household support may also be included. Coverage depends on the individual assessment.

No. Home Help does not cover companionship or supervision alone. Prompting, transportation, heavy cleaning, home repairs, and yard work are also outside Home Help coverage.

An MDHHS Adult Services Worker assesses the person’s needs and determines what help can be authorized. Hours are based on the individual situation rather than simply how much time a family member currently spends helping.

There is no single earnings amount we can promise for every family. Ask Caring Family Homecare about current caregiver compensation, the services and hours authorized for your loved one, and any employment requirements before making plans around expected income.

Do not assume that past unpaid care will be reimbursed. Payment depends on program rules, required documentation, enrollment, and authorized dates. Confirm the payable start date for your case.

MDHHS states that the Home Help application process can take up to 45 days. Medicaid enrollment, missing paperwork, and caregiver enrollment may affect when paid services can begin. Ask about your own case before expecting a start date.

Contact Caring Family Homecare at (313) 251-1560 with the care recipient’s city or ZIP code to ask about service availability.

Complete our initial eligibility inquiry or call (313) 251-1560. Share a few basic details, and we’ll discuss possible next steps.