Trusted Medicaid Home Care Services in Michigan
We provide compassionate, professional medicaid personal care services and daily assistance under the state-supported Michigan Home Help Program and the MI Choice Waiver program. Enjoy high-quality home help care services with $0 out-of-pocket costs for eligible Medicaid holders.
- Dedicated home help for seniors & disabled adults.
- Assistance with DHS Home Help Application process.
- Affordable medicaid in home care custom solutions.
- Authorized Michigan home health care medicaid specialists.
- $0Out-of-pocket Care Cost
- 100%Michigan Medicaid Approved
- ThousandsOf Local Families Assisted
- LocalCaregivers Ready Near You
Your Premier Medicaid Home Care Partner
We work directly with local families, DHS offices, and regional waiver organizations to coordinate certified support plans.
Licensed Home Help Agency
Cottage Home Care is fully licensed and trusted in Michigan. We specialize in coordinating certified home help for elderly patients as well as physically disabled adults needing support at home.
Coordination with MI Choice Waiver
We actively collaborate with certified mi choice waiver agencies and state authorities. If you are qualified under any michigan waiver program, we streamline paperwork to activate authorized hours immediately.
Medicaid Personal Care Services
Enjoy safe living. From bathing and meal preparation to light housekeeping and transportation support—every service is state-authorized, safe, and completely tailored to your personal routine.
How to Qualify for Medicaid In-Home Care
In Michigan, you or your loved one can receive top-tier, certified personal care assistance funded entirely by your Medicaid insurance.
Active Medicaid Card
Must be currently enrolled in Michigan Medicaid. (Medicare alone does not cover daily non-medical home health care).
Physical/Medical Necessity
Requires daily support with basic physical activities such as bathing, dressing, walking, eating, or transferring safely.
The MI Choice Waiver Option
Designed to help seniors stay safely at home rather than entering a costly nursing facility. We handle the placement & care setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers to help you navigate home help programs easily
Medicare generally only pays for short-term, medically necessary skilled nursing visits after a hospital discharge. Conversely, Michigan Home Health Care Medicaid plans cover long-term, non-medical support at home—including help with grooming, bathing, light housework, and meal preparation.
To start a DHS Home Help Application, you must contact your local Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) caseworker. Our Medicaid intake specialists are fully equipped to guide you through this process step-by-step for free, ensuring you submit the correct paperwork to get approved quickly.
The MI Choice Waiver program is a special Michigan Medicaid initiative designed for nursing-home-eligible seniors who prefer to live in the comfort of their own homes. It connects you with specialized home help agencies like ours to cover daily living support fully.
Yes! Under the Michigan Medicaid rules, certain eligible family members (excluding spouses or legal guardians of children under 18) can be hired and paid directly as caregivers to take care of you. We are one of Michigan's top agencies that manage family care wages seamlessly.
Ready to check your Medicaid eligibility?
Our certified Michigan Medicaid specialists review every request during intake hours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Call (313) 762-4272 or submit the form above.