How to apply for Community Transition Services — help moving out of a nursing home (Michigan Medicaid)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), delivered by Area Agencies on Aging, Centers for Independent Living and other transition agencies
Who it's for
Community Transition Services help Michigan Medicaid members who live in a nursing home move back to a home or apartment in the community. A transition agency, such as your Area Agency on Aging or a Center for Independent Living, helps you look for housing and plan the move. One-time help can pay for a housing or security deposit, furniture, window coverings, kitchen items and linens, pest removal and cleaning, and utility start-up fees. It does not pay ongoing rent. You must live in a nursing facility and have Medicaid, or have a pending Medicaid application. To find out if you qualify, call MDHHS at 1-833-686-7700.
Only for people who live in a nursing facility now and have Michigan Medicaid (or a pending application that is likely to be approved); this check cannot confirm either from your profile. Transition Services are one-time costs to set up a home and do not cover rent or board. MDHHS decides who qualifies.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Michigan Medicaid ID, or proof of a pending Medicaid application
- Name and address of the nursing facility where you live
- Proof of income for the new home search
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-833-686-7700
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Community Transition Services — help moving out of a nursing home (Michigan Medicaid). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need michigan Medicaid ID, or proof of a pending Medicaid application, name and address of the nursing facility where you live, proof of income for the new home search — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
one-time transition (Medicaid services continue in the community)
Related programs
Other help that people in the same situation often look at.
- Energy AssistanceMichigan Home Heating CreditMichigan Department of Treasury
- Tax ReliefMichigan Homestead Property Tax CreditMichigan Department of Treasury
- Tax ReliefMichigan Summer Property Tax DefermentLocal city, village, or township treasurer (statewide deferment under MCL 211.51, form prescribed by the Michigan Department of Treasury)
- Utility AssistanceSenior Citizen Winter Shutoff Protection (Michigan)Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) — rules apply to your gas or electric utility
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.