Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
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
Caregiver Eligibility
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Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan (AAAs)
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
Caregiver Eligibility
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Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA)
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.
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Eldercare Locator
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
Caregiver Eligibility
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
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
Caregiver Eligibility
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Related Resources
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
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
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.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Michigan Choice Waiver Program
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
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Government Benefits and General Information
Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA)
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
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
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
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
Caregiver Eligibility
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Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Michigan Disability Resources
Assists residents of Michigan with disabilities to obtain and retain employment. It provides information and referral services for independent living.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Michigan Medicaid
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP)
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
The NRCNAA serves the elderly Native American population of the U.S. The NRCAA assists in developing community-based solutions through education, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of life and delivery of related support services to the Native aging population.
Through the Native Elder Service Locator, you can use the interactive map to locate tribal elderly services in your state.
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Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Elder Law of Michigan, Inc.
Assists older adults with legal question through the following programs:
– Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors (free legal advice over the phone)
– Michigan Pension Rights Project (help and advice to resolve pension problems)
– Consumer Fraud Prevention Project
– Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender Legal Hotline (There are no income or age restrictions for this service)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Legal Aid and Defender Association
Free legal assistance for disadvantaged residents of Detroit.
Contact Information
(313) 967-5555
Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc.
613 Abbott St
Detroit, MI 48226
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
A nonprofit law firm that offers free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals.
Contact Information
(800) 322-4512
Legal Services of Northern Michigan
Provides a full range of legal services in most areas of civil law for people who meet Federal poverty guidelines or who are 60 years of age or older. These services include: basic discussion of client rights; counseling; preparation of letters, documents, deeds, and pleadings; negotiations; administrative hearings; trials; and, in some cases, appeals, and community legal education presentations.
Contact Information
(888) 356-9009
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Provides specialized services in many local communities with expanded priorities for seniors, immigrants, homeless individuals, and others.
Contact Information
(734) 665-6181
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen investigate complaints made by, or on behalf of, individual residents in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. They also answer questions about the quality of care or financial, physical, or mental abuse in residential facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Michigan Indian Legal Services
Contact Information
(800) 968-6877
Michigan Legal Help
Protective Services for Adults and Elder Abuse Hotline
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
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Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Independent Living Services (ILS)
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
MI Choice Waiver Program (Dept. of Human Services)
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Michigan Health Care & Hospice
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Michigan Statewide Independent Living Centers
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – Michigan
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Adult Community Placement
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
For more information contact your local County Office.
Michigan Center for Assisted Living
Provides online information about assisted living. Website also provides listings of assisted living facilities in Michigan.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Michigan Health Care & Hospice
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
Caregiver Eligibility
Michigan Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities
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.