Hearthaven
Home Care
Hearthaven
Home Care
Eligibility has two parts: a financial (Medicaid) test for the person receiving care, and a functional test based on the help they actually need day to day. Here's the full 2026 picture.
Figures verified against 2026 Michigan Medicaid limits · Page last reviewed August 2026
Home Help is a Medicaid benefit, so the person receiving care must first be enrolled in Michigan Medicaid or a qualifying Medicaid-related program. If they aren't already enrolled, that application happens first.
| 2026 Figure | Single Applicant | Married Couple |
|---|---|---|
| Countable asset limit | $9,950 | $14,910 |
| Primary home equity exemption | Exempt up to $752,000 in equity, when the applicant or their spouse lives there | |
| Income | Generally must fall within Michigan's Medicaid income limits for the applicable eligibility category | |
Figures reflect 2026 Michigan Medicaid asset and home-equity limits. Countable assets typically exclude one vehicle, personal belongings, and certain burial arrangements, but every household's situation is different — we'll help you understand where yours stands during a free consultation.
An MDHHS Adult Services Worker uses the Adult Services Comprehensive Assessment (form MDHHS-5534) to evaluate need in person. The key word is hands-on: the recipient must require genuine physical assistance with at least one Activity of Daily Living, not just reminders or supervision — though supervision needs can add to total approved hours once an ADL need is already established.
There's no fixed number written into the program, but most approved cases are authorized for up to 180 hours per month as a standard benchmark. The exact number depends on the level of need documented in the MDHHS-5534 assessment, and some cases qualify for more when higher-level needs are clearly documented.
Home Help serves the participant wherever they live — including their own home, a family member's home, or an adult foster care or licensed assisted living setting — though it does not cover room and board costs. You do not need to move a loved one into your own home to qualify.