Ingham County, Michigan
Ingham County Home Help Program — Michigan Families Can Get Paid to Provide Care
If you're in Ingham County — Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, Okemos, Holt, or anywhere in Michigan's capital region — the Michigan Home Help Program is available to you. This Medicaid-funded program pays family members to provide in-home care for aging or disabled loved ones who have Michigan Medicaid. Ingham County is home to over 290,000 residents, and thousands of local families are already receiving this benefit.
How the Michigan Home Help Program Works in Ingham County
The Michigan Home Help Program is a statewide Medicaid benefit administered by MDHHS. Ingham County families go through the same eligibility and enrollment process as any Michigan family — the local piece is handled by the Ingham County MDHHS office in Lansing. As the state capital, Lansing-area residents often have good access to MDHHS caseworkers and resources.
Confirm Medicaid eligibility for the person who needs care
Request a Home Help intake assessment through the Ingham County MDHHS office
An MDHHS caseworker visits your home to assess care needs and authorize service hours
The family member providing care enrolls as a paid caregiver through CHAMPS
Care begins, visits are logged through EVV, and payment flows through ASAP
Ingham County MDHHS Office — Contact Information
This is the primary MDHHS office serving Ingham County. Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm. You can also start your Medicaid application online at MI Bridges — a good first step before scheduling an in-person appointment.
Who Qualifies in Ingham County?
Person receiving care:
- Has active Michigan Medicaid
- Needs help with daily activities (bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting, eating)
- Lives in a private home — not a nursing facility or assisted living
Family caregiver:
- Age 18 or older
- Not the spouse of the recipient
- Passes MDHHS background check through CHAMPS
How Much Does the Program Pay in Ingham County?
Caregivers enrolled through HHN earn $18 per hour as of January 1, 2026.
Can MSU students or employees in East Lansing use this program?
Yes — as long as the care recipient has Michigan Medicaid. Eligibility is based on the care recipient's Medicaid status and care needs, not the caregiver's employment.
Does it matter which city in Ingham County I live in?
No. The Ingham County MDHHS office serves all of Ingham County — Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, Holt, Okemos, Haslett, and every other community.
How Home Help Navigators Serves Ingham County Families
Home Help Navigators is a licensed Michigan agency provider serving families across the state, including Ingham County and the greater Lansing area. When you work with HHN:
There's no cost to families for our enrollment assistance. We're compensated as a licensed agency provider through MDHHS.
See how the enrollment process works →
Edward Beyne · Founder
Combat Veteran · Michigan Native
"Home Help Navigators was founded because my own parents passed away on Medicaid without ever knowing the Home Help Program existed. They needed in-home care. No one told them their family could be paid to provide it. That's why this business exists — and why we make sure Ingham County families don't face that same outcome."
Check if your Ingham County family qualifies
We serve families across Ingham County — Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, Okemos, Holt, Haslett, Williamston, and throughout the capital region. Free 15-minute call. No obligation.