What is the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)?

The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP is a statewide Medicaid Program that provides an alternative way of receiving home care services, where the consumer has more control over who provides their care and how it is provided.

Who is eligible to join CDPAP?

Consumers must live in New York State, be eligible for New York State Medicaid, and be currently receiving or approved to receive long-term home care service by the Department of Social Services. Consumers must be able and willing to make informed choices regarding the management of the services they receive. If the consumer is unable to self-direct, they may have a legal guardian or designated relative or other adult who can act in this capacity willing to help make informed choices.

What if I don’t have Medicaid?

We provide free assistance with Medicaid application. Give us a call and a Medicaid specialist will guide you through every step of the process.

Who can provide care under CDPAP? Can my family members serve as the personal assistant?

The consumer can hire almost anyone, including any family members or friends except his or spouse.

Do personal assistants need a special license or certification to provide care under CDPAP?

Your personal assistants do not need a special license or certification to provide care under the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program.

How do I enroll in CDPAP?

Contact a York Healthcare at 718-460-4200, and one of our intake specialists will help you with the application process. Once you are approved, you can begin to interview potential Personal Assistants.

How would my Personal Assistants be compensated?

We will reimburse your personal assistants for the care provided. We are enrolled as a New York State Medicaid provider and work with managed care providers for the provision of CDPAP services. We process weekly payroll and offer a competitive salary for your personal assistants.

What kind of services are personal assistants able to administer under CDPAP?

Under CDPAP, personal assistants are able to perform home health aide tasks such as dressing, toileting, walking, bathing and feeding. A special benefit of CDPAP is that personal assistants can perform skilled nursing tasks such as administering oxygen, insulin injections, and suctioning tracheostomies.

Can parents of disabled children serve as the CDPAP assistants?

Adult disabled children who are over the age of 21 may have a parent receive reimbursement and work as their personal assistant providing that the parent is not the adult child’s designated representative. Children who are under the age of 21 cannot have a parent serve as their personal assistant.