Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson County Home Help Program — Michigan Families Can Get Paid to Provide Care
If you're in Jackson County — Jackson, Grass Lake, Brooklyn, Concord, Parma, or anywhere in south-central Michigan — the Michigan Home Help Program is available to you. This Medicaid benefit pays family members to provide in-home care for aging or disabled loved ones. Jackson County families can enroll today.
How the Michigan Home Help Program Works in Jackson County
The Michigan Home Help Program is a statewide Medicaid benefit administered by MDHHS. Jackson County families go through the same eligibility and enrollment process as any Michigan family — the local piece is handled by the Jackson County MDHHS office.
Confirm Medicaid eligibility for the person who needs care
Request a Home Help intake assessment through the Jackson 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
Jackson County MDHHS Office — Contact Information
This is the primary MDHHS office serving Jackson County. Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm current hours and appointment availability.
Who Qualifies in Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Caregivers enrolled through HHN earn $18 per hour as of January 1, 2026.
How Home Help Navigators Serves Jackson County Families
No cost to families — ever. We're compensated as a licensed agency provider through MDHHS.
Edward Beyne · Founder
Combat Veteran · Michigan Native
"My parents passed away on Medicaid without knowing this program existed. That's the entire reason HHN exists. Every Jackson County family we help is one more family that gets the support they deserve."
Check if your Jackson County family qualifies
We serve families across Jackson County — Jackson, Grass Lake, Brooklyn, Concord, Parma, Spring Arbor, and throughout the area. Free 15-minute call. No obligation.