As a low-income program, eligibility for the MI Choice Waiver Program requires an individual’s income must be $1,809 or less per month. Allowable assets for an individual are limited to $2,000. If the person has a spouse, the spouse’s income is not computed in the qualifying amount. The federal spousal impoverishment guidelines are utilized. Staff will assist applicants in establishing Medicaid eligibility.

MI Choice is available to individuals 18 years of age or older with a disability who would otherwise require nursing home care or individuals over age 65 and in need of nursing home care. The program does not provide 24-hour care. As a MI Choice agent, MORC Home Care covers the following six-county area: Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, and Washtenaw. (Click HERE to view a county map.)

All persons referred to MI Choice receive a telephone intake interview to assist in determining eligibility for an in-home assessment. If a person is not eligible for the assessment, he or she is assisted through referral to other appropriate community agencies.

If the person is eligible for the assessment, his or her name is added to a waiting list and will be called based on available funding. At that time a registered nurse and social worker visit the person’s home. A more in-depth assessment evaluates the person’s physical and mental health; functional status; informal and formal supports; home environment; financial resources; and third party supports, such as insurance.

Eligibility for MI Choice cannot be determined prior to an assessment.

The MI Choice Waiver Program is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Section 504 of the Social Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

For additional information on MI Choice, contact the MORC Home Care Intake Worker toll free at (866) 593-7413.