MI Choice Waiver
MI Choice offers adults eligible for a nursing facility the option of receiving long-term care in the home or community setting of their choice. After assessment, a nurse and social worker team will help eligible individuals develop a plan of care specific to them.
Eligibility Requirements:
- 65 and older, or 18 years of age and older with a disability
- Functionally eligible to be in a nursing home but choosing to live in a community setting such as a house, apartment, or assisted living
- Eligible for long-term care Medicaid
- In need of services and supports to help you at home and in the community
Services to be covered under the MI-Choice (in addition to those currently covered under traditional Medicaid):
- Adult Day Health
- Assistive Technology
- Chore Services
- Community Health Worker
- Community Living Supports
- Community Transportation
- Counseling (mental health)
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations
- Goods and Services (Self Determination only)
- Home Delivered Meals
- Nursing Services
- Personal Emergency Response Systems
- Private Duty Nursing/Respiratory Care
- Residential Services
- Residential Services
- Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Supports Coordination
- Supports Brokerage
- Training Services (for participant and/or caregivers)
- Vehicle modifications
How Much Will This Cost?
Many services are covered by federal, state and local funding. MI Choice is in part funded by the Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports (ACLS Bureau) and the MI Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Services can be arranged and purchased for participants age 18 and older who meet the medical and financial requirements of the MI Choice Program. Any services offered that could have a cost will be clearly explained and will not be arranged without approval.
How Do I Contact TCOA About the Waiver?
Call the Tri-County Office on Aging and let them know you are interested in the Waiver program. The Intake Specialist, as part of an initial screening, will ask several questions about your, (or the person for whom you are calling) health and ability to do everyday tasks. The screen will determine your eligibility for an assessment.
If you are eligible for an assessment, you will either be referred to the scheduler or placed on a waiting list if the program is at capacity. To see if you, a family member, or a friend qualifies, please call 517-887-1440 or Toll free 1-800-405-9141.
Confidentiality & Legal Rights
TCOA respects the confidentiality of all participants; information is shared only with the participant’s consent. Participants also have the right to appeal decisions concerning eligibility, services and providers.
MICPOP (MI Choice and PACE Ombudsman Program) will assist individuals with issues including enrollment, disenrollment, eligibility, adequacy and quality of services, self-determination (when available), coordination of services with other programs and benefits, grievances and appeals, and other issues. Individuals can call the MICPOP hotline, (888) 746-6456, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays (excluding holidays).
Please contact TCOA at (517) 887-1440 for more information.
Please Note: This program has a waitlist. This is an area of high need, and the length of the wait depends upon the number of people waiting to enroll and the amount of available government funding.