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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 to be their home health aide. The CDPAP program focuses on individuals living with chronic medical conditions or physical disabilities and have trouble with daily living activities or require skilled nursing assistance. Learn more about CDPAP eligibility.
Who Qualifies for CDPAP?
How to Apply for NY Medicaid
You can apply for NY Medicaid in the following ways:
CDPAP Consumer Responsibilities
Must be willing and able to make informed decisions regarding the management of the services received, or designate a relative or trusted adult able and willing to help make informed choices
Must be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, supervising and termination caregivers
Arrange for back-up coverage when necessary
Arrange and coordinate other services
Keep payroll records
Review the plan of care with each personal home health aide outlining their responsibilities
Maintain an appropriate home environment
Caregiver Duties / Responsibilities
Providing personal care to the CDPAP consumer
Planning and providing meal prep
Medication management
Light housekeeping work around the consumers home
Transportation
Maintain client safety
Provide company and companionship
Provide home health aide services, such as administering injections
Provide skilled nursing tasks under the instruction, supervision and direction of a consumer or their designated representative
Other health care duties as needed
Family Caregiver Pay Rate and Benefits
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.
