Home Help in Rural Michigan: Get Paid to Care for Your Family
In rural Michigan, the nearest home care agency can be an hour away, and hiring outside help often isn't realistic. So families step in: a daughter checks on her dad every morning, a grandson drives over to help with meals and medications. Michigan's Home Help program can pay you for that care. Genesis Care Network serves families in every county from our one office in Okemos, including mid-Michigan farm towns, the Thumb and the Upper Peninsula.
Do You Qualify?
You may qualify if you can say yes to these:
My loved one has full Michigan Medicaid (or I'd like help understanding how to apply)
They need hands-on help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, meals or medications
They live in Michigan, in their own home or a family home (not a nursing home)
I'm 18 or older and can pass a background check
I'm not their spouse, and they're not my child under 18
Not sure about one? Apply anyway. We'll help you figure it out.
Start your caregiver application
This first step takes about 2 minutes: just your contact information. We'll call you within 1 business day to confirm you qualify and help you complete the full application. Questions? Call (517) 798-6039.
Distance Isn't a Barrier
Sign up online or by mail. No trip to our office needed. Call us for a paper application.
Complete your screening. A background check; you must be 18 or older.
Meet us in person. Once screening is complete, a Genesis team member visits you.
Start getting paid. Most caregivers are approved and working within 2 to 4 weeks.
What You'll Earn
$17.33 an hour, a $300 sign-on bonus, and paid CNA training if your loved one has complex medical needs. Paid every two weeks by direct deposit or debit card; your first check arrives about a month after you start. There's no cost to you or your loved one. Home Help is paid for by Michigan Medicaid. See the full caregiver pay breakdown.
Find Your County
County guides: Ingham County · Eaton County · Shiawassee County · Ionia County · Gratiot County · Montcalm County · Gladwin County · Roscommon County
Mid-Michigan: Clinton · Livingston
Northern Lower Peninsula: Alcona · Presque Isle · Cheboygan · Montmorency · Oscoda
Upper Peninsula: Ontonagon · Keweenaw · and every other U.P. county
The Thumb, west-central and southern Michigan: Huron · Sanilac · Tuscola · Lake · Osceola · Newaygo · Mecosta · Hillsdale · Branch
Don't see your county? We serve all 83. Call (517) 798-6039.
Common Questions from Rural Families
Does Home Help work if we live way out in the country?
Yes. Home Help is a statewide Michigan Medicaid program. Where your loved one lives in Michigan doesn't affect eligibility.
My loved one lives two towns over. Do we have to live together?
No. You provide care in their home.
How do I get a paper application?
Call (517) 798-6039 and we'll mail one to you.
Get Started Today
Start your caregiver application
This first step takes about 2 minutes: just your contact information. We'll call you within 1 business day to confirm you qualify and help you complete the full application. Questions? Call (517) 798-6039.