Get Paid to Take Care of Family or Friends
Apply or Call Now to Find Out if You Are Eligible for CDPAP in Nassau County
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Medicaid Offices in Nassau County
Medicaid offices in Nassau County are there to assist you in applying for health insurance through New York State’s Health Plan Marketplace. Certain locations offer Certified Application Counselors (CACs) to aid you in finding the appropriate forms, filling them out and completing the sign-up process. If you have Medicaid, you can qualify for CDPAP.
All office visits are by appointment only. Call (929) 221-3502 to schedule.
To find the nearest Medicaid office or get information on how to apply for Medicaid in New York, you can use the following resources:
CDPAP Helps You Get The Care You Deserve
Hire Family Members Or Friends To Provide Personal Care, And Get Paid!
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program ("CDPAP") - this program allows those eligible for medicaid to select, train and direct their own caregivers. The wonderful part about the program is that it allows the individual to hire family members and friends, thus eliminating potential stress from strangers at home as well as language barrier issues. This greatly benefits both parties. Your caregiver gets paid and you get the care and comfort you deserve, without having a stranger in your home.
Getting care you trust is simple as 1 – 2 – 3
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Fill out our short online form, and we will assist you with filing endless paperwork and communicating with multiple agencies. We do all we can to get you care you deserve as soon as possible.
02.
Confirm Eligibility
First, we need to find out whether or not you are eligible for CDPAP and how many hours per week you’re entitled to.
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Choose Assistant
Assign your Personal Assistant, create a training plan and a schedule that best suits your needs and lifestyle.
Who is eligible for New York’s #1 Medicaid home care program?
You are likely eligible if you…
Due to government regulations, Medicare is NOT enough.
Who can I hire as a caregiver?
Call to see if you’re eligible
All of Our Caregivers Get:
Depending on location and hours worked, some of our caregivers also get:
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Child Care Reimbursement
Dental Care Reimbursement
Generous Wellness Allowance
Pampering Care Packages
Vision Insurance
State Offered Benefit Card
Everyone is eligible.
Caregiver can choose a higher flat rate hourly OR benefits via the card. (which are tax exempt and might be an advantageous for some)
Benefits of card include but are not limited to:
Vision Insurance - CoPay Only
Dental Insurance - CoPay Only
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Public Transportation Reimbursement
Child Care Reimbursement
Exact rate depends on patient’s NY County and insurance provider.
The patient’s Medicaid number will be required to check your exact rate.
The patient’s Medicaid number will be required to check your exact rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Who Is 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.
02. Who Can Serve As The Care Assistant?
Family members, friends and other individuals are eligible to provide care. However, spouses may not serve as a personal assistant under CDPAP.
03. Do Personal Assistants Need A Special License Or Certification?
No, they do not.
04. 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.
If you have Medicaid, you can apply
Do you have one of these Medicaid cards?
CDPAP is a Medicaid program, so your caregiver will be paid through Medicaid. (Unfortunately, Medicare is NOT enough under current government regulations.) If you don’t have Medicaid but think you may be eligible, call 917-808-8012 to contact a partner vendor who can help.
Nassau County Medicaid Office
All office visits are by appointment only. Call (929) 221-3502 to schedule.
Nassau County Department of Social Services
Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
