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.