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Family Caregiver Services by State

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ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan (AAAs)

http://www.michigan.gov/osa

AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and assistance
– Care management
– Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

To be connected to your local AAA, call: (517) 241-4100

Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA)

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/adults-and-seniors/behavioral-and-physical-health-and-aging-services

Michigan’s “No Wrong Door” system is called the Michigan Aging & Disability Resource Collaboration (ADRC). The “No Wrong Door” system is for persons seeking long-term supports and services.

To learn more about caregiver, community, in-home and nutrition services and to see if you qualify, contact the local Area Agencies on Aging or the Aging Services.

Contact Information

517-241-4100

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

http://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Home Help is a Medicaid program in Michigan that allows the care recipient to hire someone to help them with their day to day activities. Family members can be hired and compensated as the personal care provider, excluding spouses and legal guardians. Services may include:

  • Personal care assistance 
  • Laundry 
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal prep

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: 1-800-979-4662

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Michigan’s Choice program is a Medicaid waiver that helps older or disabled individuals remain living at home or within a community setting. Family members can be compensated as personal care providers, excluding spouses and legal guardians. Services may include:

  • Nursing services
  • Adult day care
  • Transportation
  • Home delivered meals
  • Independent living skills training
  • Respite care
  • Personal care services
  • Environmental modifications

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Detroit Area Agency on Aging: 313-446-4444 

*please refer to website for specific county office information

Government Benefits and General Information

Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA)

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/adults-and-seniors/behavioral-and-physical-health-and-aging-services

Michigan’s “No Wrong Door” system is called the Michigan Aging & Disability Resource Collaboration (ADRC). The “No Wrong Door” system is for persons seeking long-term supports and services.

To learn more about caregiver, community, in-home and nutrition services and to see if you qualify, contact the local Area Agencies on Aging or the Aging Services.

Contact Information

517-241-4100

Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Michigan

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

http://www.michigan.gov/dmva

Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

(517) 335-6523

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Michigan Disability Resources

http://www.michigan.gov/disabilityresources

Assists residents of Michigan with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

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Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 642-3195 (517) 373-3740

Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)

https://www.disability.gov/resource/michigan-medicare-medicaid-assistance-program/

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare and Medicaid including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 803-7174

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Government program offers assistance to individuals of any age with disabilities to maintain their independence by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Information and referral
– In-home care
– Protective services
– Counseling
– Education
– Employment and training
– Money management

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(517) 373-2035 TTY: (517) 373-8071

MI Choice Waiver Program (Dept. of Human Services)

https://4ami.org/

Government program assists low income adults who require nursing level of care remain in their own homes by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– In-home care
– Respite
– Adult day care
– Environmental modifications
– Transportation
– Medical supplies and equipment not covered under the Medicaid State Plan
– Personal emergency response systems
– Counseling
– Independent living skills training

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(517) 886-1029 TTY: (517) 373-8071

Michigan Health Care & Hospice

http://www.mhha.org/

Offers online information about health care, hospice and palliative care. Also provides a search tool that allows users to locate service providers in their communities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Michigan Statewide Independent Living Centers

http://www.misilc.org/

A network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and referral
– Peer counseling
– Care management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(800) 808-7452 or (517) 371-4872

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – Michigan

http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_2945_42542_42543_42549-87437--,00.html

Two PACE programs in Michigan coordinate and provide the entire continuum of care and services to their older enrollees with chronic care needs to enable them to continue living safely in the community as long as possible. Care and services include:
– Adult day health care
– Medical care
– Home health care and personal care
– All necessary prescription drugs
– Social services
– Respite care
– Hospital and nursing home care when necessary

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Government program provides families information and assistance to locate and select licensed care facilities for people who can no longer live independently in their own home.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

For more information contact your local County Office.

Michigan Center for Assisted Living

http://michcal.com/

Provides online information about assisted living. Website also provides listings of assisted living facilities in Michigan.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(517) 627-1561

Michigan Health Care & Hospice

http://www.mhha.org/

Offers online information about health care, hospice and palliative care. Also provides a search tool that allows users to locate service providers in their communities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Michigan Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities

http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-63294_63384---,00.html

Government website provides online information about long-term care support and services for people with disabilities, older adults, and family caregivers. Also offers the Michigan Disabilities Resource Directory which allows users to locate long-term care and disability services in their communities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Michigan

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Michigan-2023-1-1.pdf