This is an estimate, not a guarantee. Your actual approved hours are set individually by an MDHHS Adult Services Worker after the MDHHS-5534 home assessment, and exact agency pay varies by partner, county, and role. See our full 2026 pay guide for how payment timing and taxes work.
How this calculator works
Move the slider to the number of monthly caregiving hours you expect to be approved for — MDHHS commonly approves up to 180 hours a month, though most families are approved for fewer, based on documented need across activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, mobility, and toileting. The calculator multiplies that by the current 2026 rate for each path: $17.13/hr if you self-direct, or up to $23/hr if you're placed with one of CarePay Michigan's licensed home care agency partners.
Not sure how many hours you'd realistically be approved for? Our guide on how approved hours are determined walks through what MDHHS actually evaluates during the home assessment.
Calculator FAQ
It's a straightforward estimate using the current 2026 rates multiplied by the hours you enter. Your actual approved hours are set individually by MDHHS after a home assessment, so treat this as a realistic range, not a guaranteed figure.
Agency pay depends on the specific licensed agency, county, and role, since each agency bills Medicaid at its own contracted rate. Up to $23/hr is the top of that range — we can connect you with a partner to confirm your exact rate.
That's determined during the in-home MDHHS-5534 assessment, based on documented need. Approved hours commonly run up to 180/month, but most families are approved for fewer, depending on the specific situation.
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