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Consumer Directed Personal
Assistance Program

Empower Your Care With CDPAP
For Caregiver
For Consumer

What is CDPAP?

The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a Medicaid-funded home care program available in New York State. Unlike traditional home care services, consumers get more autonomy and flexibility to direct their own care, including determining who provides it and how it is provided. CDPAP enables self-directed consumers to have control over their own care by recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and supervising the Personal Assistant’s of their choice.
NYHC's CDPAP caregiver is assisting an elderly patient in taking routine medication. Both are in a good mood, sharing smiles, which shows the compassionate behavior of our CDPAP caregivers

Benefits of CDPAP

Personalized
Care

Empowerment
& Control

Flexibility to
schedule & direct care

Assisting
Loved Ones

CDPAP Eligibility Criteria

Who can be a caregiver?

  • Children over 18 years old
  • Relative
  • Friend
  • Legal Spouse
  • Designated Representative
  • Must be at least 18 years old and be able to work in the US legally.

To participate in NYHC’s CDPAP program the consumer must be:

  • Live in New York State
  • Active or eligible for Medicaid coverage
  • Able to self-direct their own care or have an advocate that can act in this capacity by making decisions concerning the services being provided
  • Have medical necessity for assistance with daily activities
  • Currently receiving or eligible for long-term home care through a managed long-term care program (MLTC)

Consumer's Role Under CDPAP

  • Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and dismissing Personal Assistants
  • Setting a schedule and determining how care is provided to meet individual requirements
  • Notifying Fiscal Intermediary in case of any changes in details, particularly concerning the consumer's or personal assistant's name, address, or telephone number
Am i Eligible?
NYHC's CDPAP services - A CDPAP caregiver assisting a young lady who cannot perform her tasks due to disability. The image shows the compassionate behavior of NYHC's caregivers to consumers.

New York Health Care Responsibilities under CDPAP

NYHC's CDPAP caregiver is sharing joy with an elderly person. They both give a high-five to each other, reflecting NYHC's commitment to compassionate care

At NYHC, we take pride in being your trusted partner for managing CDPAP services. Our dedicated team is always here to take you through every step. Here are some of our primary responsibilities:

  • Weekly payroll process for Personal Assistants
  • Manages benefits like annual leaves and health insurance for Personal Assistants
  • Ensures confidentiality for consumers and Personal Assistants
  • Ensures equality in opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin
  • Ensures collaboration among consumers, assistants, family members, and health professionals
  • Supports consumers to continue self-directed care
Am i Eligible?

CDPAP Blogs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as a consumer you will not have to pay for CDPAP services. CDPAP is a New York State Medicaid sponsored program, and upon approval you will not need to pay for services.

Yes, friends and family can generally be hired to become your Personal Assistant.

Personal Assistants are not required to be certified or undergo prior training.

The eligibility and sign up process can be overwhelming at times. Please contact New York Health to receive step by step assistance with your CDPAP services (855) 446-3300.

Personal Assistants are able to provide a wide range of services such as assisting with bathing, feeding, dressing, bathroom needs, cooking, cleaning, laundry and even medication management.

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