FAQ
Can family members be paid for providing attendant care under Michigan No-Fault?
Yes. Michigan No-Fault allows family members—including spouses, parents, adult children, and other relatives—to be compensated for providing legitimate attendant care services.
Examples of compensable attendant care:
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, and mobility
- Medication management
- Monitoring for brain-injury complications
- Transportation to appointments
- Overnight supervision where medically necessary
Key requirements:
- The services must be reasonably necessary due to accident-related injuries.
- Hours should be documented, typically through logs.
- Compensation must be reasonably priced, though courts have recognized a range of acceptable rates depending on the care level.
Because insurers frequently challenge attendant-care claims—especially when provided by family—our office helps clients prepare proper logs, obtain supporting medical documentation, and respond to improper denials.