Home Care Services in Maryland & Michigan

Get paid to care for a loved one

through Medicaid.

If you’re already helping a family member with daily tasks, you may qualify to be officially hired and paid for that care through Medicaid programs in Michigan and Maryland.

$17.13/hr

Michigan · Jan 2026

$15–$20/hr

Maryland

Check Your Eligibility

Free · No commitment · HIPAA secure · Same-day
response

$0

Cost to apply

Same day

Coordinator response

2 states

Michigan & Maryland

No waitlist

Michigan Home Help

You’re already doing the work.
You should be getting paid for it.

In Michigan and Maryland, Medicaid allows qualifying family members to be officially hired and paid to care for a loved one. Adult children, siblings, and in Maryland even spouses can qualify. Grateful handles the entire enrollment process.

Adult children & siblings eligible in both states
Spouses explicitly allowed in Maryland Community First Choice
No special certification required to begin
We handle CHAMPS enrollment, background checks, all paperwork
Most families fully enrolled within a few weeks

Programs differ by state. Find what’s available where you live.

Michigan Home Help Program

The Michigan Home Help Program (MDHHS) is an entitlement benefit with no waitlist. Through self-direction, eligible recipients can choose their own caregiver — meaning the adult child or sibling already providing care can be officially hired and paid.

Adult children & siblings eligible as paid caregivers
Spouses generally excluded — most other relatives qualify
CHAMPS enrollment + ICHAT background check required
EVV via HHAeXchange for payroll
Grateful handles every enrollment step

Maryland families deserve steady, reliable care.

Our care coordinators understand Maryland Medical Assistance programs, know how Community First Choice and CPAS work on the ground, and speak plainly with families about what they qualify for. We do not pass you between departments. One coordinator handles your case from start to finish.

From first call to first paycheck — we handle it all.

Our team manages the entire enrollment process, so you can focus on what
matters: caring for your loved one.

Contact us

Call or submit the form. A coordinator listens to your situation and answers questions the same business day.

Free eligibility check

We verify Medicaid eligibility for the care recipient and confirm which state program applies — at no cost.

We handle enrollment

Paperwork, background checks, provider registration, and all state documentation. Grateful manages everything.

Care begins — you get paid

Once approved, care starts and payroll begins. Most families are enrolled within a few weeks of their first call.

Medicaid-covered care for Michigan and Maryland families.

Personal Care

Bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting — hands-on ADL support.

Companion Care

Meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and meaningful company.

Respite Care

Scheduled breaks for primary caregivers. A trained substitute steps in so you can rest.

Home Health Aide

Higher-need non-medical support for people managing chronic conditions or post-hospital recovery.

Senior Home Care

Support for older adults aging in place — safety, routine, and connection at home.

Care for Disabled Adults

Daily support for adults with physical or developmental disabilities through Medicaid HCBS.

Long-Term Care

Steady daily support for clients with chronic conditions over months and years.

A licensed Medicaid home care agency in Michigan and Maryland.

Grateful Home Care is not a national call center with a local number bolted on. Our coordinators live in the communities they serve — they know local Medicaid offices, hospital discharge teams, and the neighborhoods where families live.

Licensed home care agency in both Michigan and Maryland
Medicaid accepted — we handle the entire enrollment process
HIPAA-compliant systems throughout
Background-checked, trained caregivers
From intake to first paycheck, we manage every step

“I never thought I could be paid for taking care of my husband. Grateful walked me through every step. My first payment came through without any issues.”

Karen B. Family Caregiver — Baltimore, MD

“Our caregiver shows up on time, every time. My father has someone he looks forward to seeing, and I finally have the peace of mind I haven’t had in two years.”

Linda M. Daughter of a client — Lansing, MI

“The coordinator picks up the phone. That alone is rare. Whenever something has come up, it’s been resolved the same day.”

James T. Son of a client — Frederick, MD