Kent County, Michigan
Kent County Home Help Program — Michigan Families Can Get Paid to Provide Care
If you're in Kent County — Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville, Rockford, Lowell, or anywhere in the greater Grand Rapids area — the Michigan Home Help Program is available to you. This program pays family members to provide in-home care for aging or disabled loved ones who have Medicaid.
How the Michigan Home Help Program Works in Kent County
The Michigan Home Help Program is a statewide Medicaid benefit administered by MDHHS. Kent County families go through the same eligibility and enrollment process as any Michigan family — the local piece is handled through the Kent County MDHHS office in Grand Rapids.
Confirm Medicaid eligibility for the person who needs care
Request a Home Help intake assessment through the Kent County MDHHS office
An MDHHS caseworker visits your home to assess care needs and determine authorized 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
Kent County MDHHS Office — Contact Information
This is the primary MDHHS office serving Kent County. Office hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm current hours. You can also apply for Medicaid online at MI Bridges.
Who Qualifies in Kent 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 Kent County?
Caregivers enrolled through HHN earn $18 per hour as of January 1, 2026.
Can someone in Rockford or Lowell use this program?
Yes. The Kent County MDHHS office serves all Kent County communities — rural and suburban families are eligible the same as Grand Rapids residents.
Do I need to visit the Grand Rapids MDHHS office in person?
For the initial assessment, an MDHHS caseworker comes to your home. You'll need to call the office to schedule that visit.
How Home Help Navigators Serves Kent County Families
Home Help Navigators is a licensed Michigan agency provider serving families across the state, including Kent County and the Grand Rapids 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.
Edward Beyne · Founder
Combat Veteran · Michigan Native
"Home Help Navigators was built because my own parents passed away on Medicaid — neither they nor their family ever knew the Home Help Program existed. That's the reason this business exists. Every family we reach is one more family that doesn't face that outcome."
Check if your Kent County family qualifies
We serve families across Kent County — Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville, Rockford, Lowell, Cedar Springs, and throughout the area. Free 15-minute call. No obligation.