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MI Choice Waiver Program Resources
Michigan’s MI Choice Waiver Program provides home and community based services (HCBS) to qualified adults across the state. MI Choice lets people who would otherwise need care in a nursing home get the help they need in their own homes and assisted living facilities.
Categorically eligible for Medicaid, as aged (65 and older) or disabled.
If you are under 65, you will need a Disability Determination to qualify for Medicaid.
Financially eligible for Medicaid.
In MI Choice, this means an income up to 300% of the Supplemental Security Income federal benefit rate ($2,829/month in 2024) and assets up to $2,000.
Medically qualified.
Eligible for long term care under Medicaid's eligibility criteria.
Must require at least two MI Choice waiver services.
One of which must be Supports Coordination. The person also must have needs that cannot be met by other state programs or services.
How do I enroll in MI Choice?
To enroll, contact your local MI Choice waiver agency. The first step is to complete a telephone screening. Depending on where you live, you might go onto a waitlist after the initial screening. From there, you can go on to functional assessment to see if you medically qualify for MI Choice.
Adult day health (adult day care)
Chore services
Community health worker
Community living supports
Community transportation
Counseling
Environmental accessibility adaptations
Goods and services
Home delivered meals
Nursing services
Personal emergency response systems (PERS)
Private duty nursing/respiratory care
Respite services
Specialized medical equipment and supplies
Training in a variety of independent living skills
What do I do if I get denied for enrollment into MI Choice, or if MI Choice denies a service?
If you are turned down for MI Choice enrollment, the MI Choice waiver agency must issue a written denial notice. If you are already enrolled in MI Choice and the waiver agency denies or provides limited authorization for a requested service, the waiver agency must issue a written denial notice. And if the waiver agency reduces, suspends, or terminates any of your previously authorized services, they also must issue a written denial. It is important to review this notice for the next steps and timelines to file an appeal.
You can also contact us at 888-746-6456 for more information and help with your appeal request.