MDHHS determines covered tasks and approved hours from the individual assessment. Provider enrollment is a separate step; ask the worker and provider support about the status of each part rather than budgeting around an assumed maximum or approval date.
Why families choose multiple caregivers
The most common reason is coverage: one adult child with a full-time job may only realistically manage evenings and weekends, while a sibling nearby covers weekdays. Splitting hours means the full approved amount actually gets used, instead of one overextended caregiver falling short of the need.
How approved hours get split
The total monthly hours are set once, based on the assessment — that total doesn't multiply just because more than one caregiver enrolls. Families typically work out the day-to-day split among themselves and each caregiver logs only the hours they personally worked through EVV.
Each caregiver enrolls separately
EVV applies unless an exemption is approved. Live-in and certain other arrangements may be exempt. Individual caregivers must also continue ESV or PSV service verification. Check current MDHHS EVV instructions.
Coordinating schedules and EVV between caregivers
The practical work is scheduling: deciding who covers which days, and making sure visits don't overlap in a way that confuses hour tracking. A simple shared calendar goes a long way. If splitting hours between family members feels unmanageable, a agency referral option can also supply backup coverage as part of the arrangement — see our family vs. agency guide.
