What is CDPAP?
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a New York State Medicaid program that allows consumers to recruit, hire, and direct their own home care workers. One of the highlights of the program is that it allows consumers to hire family members and friends.
What are the requirements to be eligible for CDPAP?
Consumers must require assistance with activities of daily living or skilled care, have a stable medical condition, and be self directing or have a designated representative that is willing and able to direct care as per the program’s requirements.
May family members serve as the personal assistant?
As a general rule, yes. However, spouses may not serve as a personal assistant under CDPAP.
Do personal assistants need a special license or certification?
No.
Can I hire more than one personal assistant?
YES!
How does someone enroll in CDPAP?
The process of enrolling in CDPAP can be confusing. The good news is that there is help. Give us a call and a CDPAP specialist will guide you through every step of the enrollment process – 315-624-9400.
Please Note: Plan It Staffing is a Fiscal Intermediary for CDPAP. We do not administer the program. We can help you navigate, but application and enrollment for CDPAP must go through your Local Department of Social Services or Medicaid plan.
Advantages of CDPAP vs Traditional Home Care
The following are some advantages of CDPAP vs traditional home care:
- Close relatives such as children can get paid to provide care.
- Personal assistants are not required to have special certification or licensing.
- Personal assistants can administer skilled services such as wound care, giving insulin shots, and suctioning tracheostomies.
What if I have a problem or complaint?
Please contact us at 315-624-9400 and let us know your concern and we will do our best to help.