STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
Michigan Elder Care & Medicaid
Michigan's Medicaid landscape for seniors offers robust home and community-based services through the MI Choice Waiver, alongside a Medically Needy pathway for those with higher incomes.
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RANKED #32
GRADE C
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Michigan
Full breakdown of MI Choice Waiver for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
MI Choice Waiver
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
C
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 49.2 / 100
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Michigan At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
423
Senior Medicaid Waivers
1
National Rank
#32 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Michigan
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Assisted Living
$4,250/mo
-7.4% vs national avg
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local_hospital
Nursing Home
$10,965/mo
-0.7% vs national avg
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Memory Care
$5,313/mo
-7.4% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$27/hr
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