Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County Home Help Program — Michigan Families Can Get Paid to Provide Care
If you're in Washtenaw County — Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Milan, Chelsea, or anywhere in the greater Ann Arbor area — the Michigan Home Help Program is available to you. Washtenaw County has a population of over 370,000 and a large university community, but many families are unaware that Michigan Medicaid pays family members to provide in-home care for aging or disabled loved ones.
How the Michigan Home Help Program Works in Washtenaw County
The Michigan Home Help Program is a statewide Medicaid benefit administered by MDHHS. Washtenaw County families go through the same eligibility and enrollment process as any Michigan family — the local piece is handled through the Washtenaw County MDHHS office in Ann Arbor.
Confirm Medicaid eligibility for the person who needs care
Request a Home Help intake assessment through the Washtenaw 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
Washtenaw County MDHHS Office — Contact Information
This is the primary MDHHS office serving Washtenaw County. Hours are typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm current hours. MI Bridges at michigan.gov/mibridges is available 24/7 to start your Medicaid application online.
Who Qualifies in Washtenaw 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 Washtenaw County?
Caregivers enrolled through HHN earn $18 per hour as of January 1, 2026.
Can a U-M employee in Ann Arbor be a paid caregiver?
Yes. The caregiver's employment doesn't affect eligibility. What matters is that the care recipient has Michigan Medicaid and needs help with daily activities.
Does Ypsilanti use the same MDHHS office?
Yes. All Washtenaw County communities — Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, Manchester, and others — are served by the same Washtenaw County MDHHS office.
How Home Help Navigators Serves Washtenaw County Families
Home Help Navigators is a licensed Michigan agency provider serving families statewide, including Washtenaw County and the Ann Arbor area. We handle the enrollment process start to finish:
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 why HHN exists. Every Washtenaw County family we reach is one more family that doesn't face that outcome."
Check if your Washtenaw County family qualifies
We serve families across Washtenaw County — Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, Milan, Manchester, and throughout the area. Free 15-minute call. No obligation.