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Who Qualifies for Assisted Living Financial Assistance in Michigan?
Date Updated: July 26, 2024
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Low-income seniors who have significant care needs may qualify for economical support for assisted living in Michigan. While funding doesn’t typically cover the costs of bed or board, it usually includes a wide range of supportive services.
The MI Choice Waiver is open to all qualifying seniors statewide, although a wait list may apply. Alternatively, seniors may be able to get support through the Health Link Program. However, the managed care program is only available in certain parts of the state.
MI Choice Waiver Eligibility
Seniors with limited financial means who need nursing home level of care may be able to get help with paying for care in an assisted living facility. The monthly income limit is $2,742 and assets are capped at $2,000 for a single applicant. As well as financial and functional requirements, applicants must also need monthly help with at least two waiver services. These include:
- Personal care services
- Chore services
- Meal preparation
- Transportation
- Counseling
- Intermittent nursing care
- Case management
Individuals must also be either aged 65 or older or disabled.
Health Link Program Eligibility
The Health Link Program is a managed care program for people who are entitled to both Medicaid and Medicare benefits. It seeks to delay or avoid the need for admission in a nursing home. The program is presently only available in 25 select counties, most of which are on the Upper Peninsula.