Skip to content Michigan Medicaid pays family caregivers up to $43,200 per year for the dedicated care they’re already giving their loved ones. Our services are completely free — every dollar goes directly to you. No paperwork. No hassle. No stress. We take care of everything, so you can focus on what matters most — the people you love.
Takes 60 seconds. A Michigan specialist will follow up within 24 hours.
Many Michigan families feel overwhelmed when they look at government websites trying to figure out the Medicaid Home Help Program. The rules seem complicated, and the paperwork can be incredibly confusing.
At Deerwood Health, we believe you shouldn’t have to navigate a stressful state bureaucracy just to get paid for the care you are already providing. We have streamlined the entire setup into three simple steps. Best of all, our enrollment services are 100% free to your family—our agency is funded directly by Michigan Medicaid.
The Michigan Home Help Program is designed to cover non-medical support that keeps individuals independent in their own homes. If you are already helping your loved one with any of the following daily tasks, you qualify to get paid for your hours:
Assisting with showers, baths, brushing teeth, shaving, and hair care.
Helping your loved one choose outfits, get dressed comfortably, and manage daily hygiene routines.
Helping them move safely around the house, get in or out of bed, or transition safely to a chair.
Millions of people care for their relatives every single day out of love. They help them cook meals, remind them to take their medication, clean their house, and stay safe. Most families have no idea that the State of Michigan will pay them for this valuable time. By enrolling with Deerwood Health Group LLC, you keep your loved one safely out of expensive nursing homes or assisted living facilities, allowing them to remain in the comfort of their own private home.
You do not need to be a nurse or have clinical training to qualify. If you are already helping a friend or family member brush their hair, get dressed, prepare meals, or drive to doctor appointments, you are already doing the job. We hire you as a W-2 employee, meaning we provide steady hourly pay, handle your tax withholdings, and protect you with full agency backing.
Most Michigan families are fully eligible to participate in the Home Help Program. Review our simple eligibility grid below to see if your family qualifies.
Who CANNOT get paid: By state law, the only exceptions are legal spouses (husbands/wives) and parents caring for minor children under the age of 18.
The person needing care must be a Michigan resident living in a private home (not an active nursing facility).
The person must currently have active Michigan Medicaid (or qualify to receive it based on low income or disability status).
The person must need physical assistance with at least one daily living task (such as bathing, dressing, eating, or walking).
Deerwood Health is a licensed home care agency based in Detroit, Michigan, that helps families qualify for and navigate the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Home Help Program. We hire family members and friends as W-2 caregivers to provide non-medical home care to loved ones covered by Medicaid.
Submit your information using our simple, secure online form or call our friendly office directly. It takes less than one minute to start.
The state application process can be confusing and slow. Our dedicated Michigan enrollment team takes over the burden. We coordinate with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), handle your W-2 background checks, and clear all program compliance requirements for you.
Once approved by the state, you continue providing care to your loved one exactly as you always have. Deerwood Health bills Michigan Medicaid directly, and you receive your competitive hourly wages directly from our agency.
Fill out the form. A friendly member of our Deerwood Health team will review your details and contact you within 24 business hours to walk you through the program setup.
