MI Coordinated Health (MICH): HIDE-SNP & D-SNP Plans
MI Coordinated Health (MICH) replaced MI Health Link on January 1, 2026. It is a Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HIDE-SNP) that bundles medical, pharmacy, and long-term care in one plan.
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Program Overview
MI Coordinated Health (MICH)
In 2026, Michigan changed how people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid receive their coverage. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services introduced MI Coordinated Health, a Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (HIDE-SNP). Family Love Care helps members navigate this combined plan and make the most of their available benefits.
Family Love Care helps families navigate enrollment and delivers personal care services included in long-term care benefits.
Eligibility
You must meet dual eligibility and county participation rules for MI Coordinated Health in 2026.
Requirement
Dual status
Details
Enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid (full dual).
Requirement
Age
Details
21 years or older.
Requirement
Residency
Details
Must live in a participating Michigan county.
Requirement
2026 regions
Details
Wayne, Macomb, Southwest Michigan, Upper Peninsula.
Requirement
2027 expansion
Details
Program expands statewide.
What MICH Covers
Medical, pharmacy, LTSS, and home personal care can be included under one coordinated plan.
Medical & Behavioral Health
- Doctor visits
- Hospitals
- Mental health support
Pharmacy
- All prescription drug needs
Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS)
- Nursing home care
- Home and community-based services (HCBS)
Additional Benefits
- Monthly allowances for food, utilities, OTC items (varies by plan)
Personal Care (via Family Love Care)
- Hands-on in-home ADL assistance as part of LTSS benefit
Integrated Medicare and Medicaid Benefits
Under MI Coordinated Health (MICH), your Medicare and Medicaid benefits are combined into one coordinated plan. This model integrates medical and pharmacy services under a single health plan with one website and one phone number for support. The goal is to simplify care, reduce confusion, and ensure all your healthcare services work together seamlessly.
Specialized Support for Chronic Conditions
For MI Coordinated Health members with qualifying chronic conditions—such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, or other chronic conditions—the plan offers enhanced assistance. If you are chronically ill, you may access benefits that go beyond basic medical care, including help with grocery shopping. Health plans like United Healthcare, and Humana coordinate these long-term services to address the specific needs of the community.
Local Access in Macomb and Wayne Counties
The MI Coordinated Health rollout focuses on select regions, including Macomb and Wayne counties. In these counties, contracted insurers including Aetna Better Health, HAP CareSource, Humana, Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Priority Health, AmeriHealth, and UnitedHealthcare have been awarded contracts to serve as HIDE SNP plans. These providers coordinate with your doctor and our team at Family Love Care to provide ongoing support. Because MICH is a highly integrated model, your care coordinator will stay in regular contact to help coordinate your services, excluding those managed by behavioral health carve-outs.
How MICH Supports Independent Living
MI Coordinated Health is designed to help members live as independently as possible in their own homes and communities. Through Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), members may access home modifications, personal emergency response systems, home-delivered meals, and respite care for family caregivers.
The program's waiver-based services go beyond basic medical coverage to address the practical needs of daily living. Environmental adaptations, assistive technology, and community transition services help individuals avoid institutional placement and maintain their independence.
Your Dedicated Care Coordinator
Every MI Coordinated Health member is assigned a care coordinator who serves as your single point of contact. This person performs a comprehensive needs assessment, develops your individualized care plan, and coordinates across all your providers — from primary care to pharmacy to home care services.
Your care coordinator works directly with Family Love Care to ensure your personal care hours are authorized, your caregiver is properly enrolled, and your services continue without interruption. They help bridge the gap between your health plan and the hands-on care you receive at home.
$0 Out-of-Pocket for Most Services
For dual eligible members enrolled in a HIDE-SNP plan, there is typically $0 cost for covered in-network services, including in-home personal care and medical visits. The primary exception may be a small co-pay for certain Medicare Part D prescription medications. If you have a Patient Pay Amount (PPA) or Pre-Eligibility Medical Expenses (PEME), those amounts remain your responsibility.
To qualify for MI Coordinated Health (MICH), you must be enrolled in both Medicare and full Medicaid. If eligible, you may have a special enrollment period to choose a MICH plan.
MICH plans are designed to integrate Medicare and Medicaid benefits, including coverage for long-term services and supports. While plan providers coordinate services such as medical care and prescription coverage, Family Love Care focuses specifically on helping you understand and access the personal care services available under your long-term care benefits.
For full plan details, including provider networks and coverage, we recommend visiting the state website or speaking directly with a plan representative. Our team is here to help you navigate how MICH impacts your personal care services and ensure you receive the support you need at home.
The Family Love Care Difference
Navigating MI Coordinated Health (MICH) can be complex—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Family Love Care specializes in helping individuals and families access in-home personal care services and paid caregiver opportunities through programs like MICH and the Michigan Home Help Program.
We focus specifically on what matters most:
- Understanding your eligibility for in-home personal care services
- Helping families become paid caregivers
- Guiding you through assessments, approvals, and required documentation
- Ensuring you receive the hours and support you qualify for
While health plans manage your medical coverage, our expertise is in navigating the home care and caregiver side of your benefits—so you can receive care at home and get paid for the support you provide.
If you’d like, our team can help you understand how your current coverage may impact your eligibility for personal care services and caregiver pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Started with MI Coordinated Health
Don't navigate Michigan's new dual eligible program alone. Family Love Care specializes in helping individuals and families access in-home personal care services through MICH and the Michigan Home Help Program.
Whether you're transitioning from MI Health Link or newly exploring your options, our team can help you understand your benefits, find a caregiver, and start receiving services.
Care for a Loved one —
And get paid!
With Family Love Care, you can get paid to care for a family member or friend!
Paid by Medicaid!
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