The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued Medicaid Policy Bulletin MMP 26-21 on June 15, 2026, introducing standardized forms for Home Help agency provider compliance reviews and random audits. The bulletin states that the forms became effective August 1, 2026.
The forms include a caregiver list, an audit submission checklist and a payroll template. MDHHS says the standardized documents are intended to help agencies submit information auditors need to assess compliance with Michigan Medicaid Home Help policy.
For agencies participating in Home Help, the update is a reminder that reliable recordkeeping is part of responsible service delivery. Caregiver rosters, payroll information, service documentation and required program records should be maintained accurately.
These requirements are specific to agencies participating in Michigan’s Medicaid Home Help program. They should not be described as a universal audit rule for every private-pay home-care business.
Families can ask a provider what systems it uses to recruit, supervise and document caregiver services. Clear records and consistent communication can help families understand who is providing care and what support has been arranged.
