Start hereOfficial
MI Options (Long-Term Care Options Counseling)
Front door for long-term care options counseling and connections to local agencies (AAAs, waiver agents, and community supports).
Michigan
Michigan resources for caregivers
Key Michigan entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportNetwork
Mi Caregiver Connection
Statewide caregiver support, education, and respite connections (AAA network).
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
MI Choice Waiver Program
Michigan Medicaid home- and community-based services for people who meet nursing facility level of care (details and contacts).
Self-directedOfficial
Self-determination / self-directed services (MI Choice)
Ask about self-determination/self-directed options (e.g., fiscal intermediary, goods & services) through your waiver agent. No eligibility promises.
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Michigan does not have a statewide paid family leave program. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults.
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (MI)
Help with nursing home/assisted living issues, complaints, and resident rights (state LTC ombudsman program).
Benefits portalOfficial
MI Bridges (benefits portal)
Apply for and manage benefits online (verify program availability and steps in the portal).