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You are likely eligible if you have Medicaid.
Who Can Get Paid
Your loved one
- Lives in Michigan
- Has Medicaid
- Needs help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing or eating
The caregiver
- An adult child, sibling, relative or friend
- A parent caring for an adult child
- 18 or older
- Not a spouse
- Not a parent of a child under 18
What Care Is Covered
Covered
- Bathing, dressing and eating
- Getting around the home
- Housework, laundry and meals
- Medications and grocery shopping
Not covered
- Supervision only
- Transportation
- Home repairs and yard work
How Much You Get Paid
$19 an hour, paid every 2 weeks. Here’s what that adds up to:
| Hours a week | 10 | 20 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay a week | $190 | $380 | $760 |
| About a year | $9,900 | $19,800 | $39,500 |
What Is Michigan Home Help?
Michigan Home Help is a Medicaid program that pays a family member or friend to care for a loved one at home. Panda Care employs you, handles the paperwork and pays you every 2 weeks. It costs your family nothing. Medicaid pays us.
How Enrollment Works
- 1
Call us or send the form
We confirm your loved one’s Medicaid and answer your questions.
- 2
We set up the home visit and enrollment
That includes your caregiver paperwork, training and background check.
- 3
You start getting paid
Care for your loved one and get paid every 2 weeks.
Why Families Choose Panda Care
We’re a Michigan home care agency in Southfield, and we’ve helped families for over 25 years. We take care of the enrollment, the paperwork and the payroll. You take care of your loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon can we start?
It depends on how fast the state approves your loved one’s care plan. We’ll give you a realistic timeline on the first call.
Can I get paid for care I already gave?
No. Pay starts on your approved start date.
Do we need our own caregiver?
Yes. You pick a family member or friend you trust.
What if we’re not sure about Medicaid?
Choose “Not sure” on the form. We’ll check for you.
What if my loved one is in PACE?
PACE members can’t use Home Help. Call us anyway and we’ll talk it through.
How often will I get paid?
Every 2 weeks, by direct deposit or check.
Ready to Get Started?
Send the form or call us. It costs you nothing.
