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CDPAP is a Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program that allows people to hire and manage their own caregivers.

Your son, daughter, grandchild, relative, friend or existing home attendant.

Who cannot be your caregiver: • Legal spouse • A Designated representative (the person who makes home care decisions for you) • Your Parent (if you are under 21).

Yes, patient and caregivers can reside in the same household.

Yes. Call 718-407-2420 and we will assist you with the transition.

No. No certifications; no prior training is required.

If you are 18 or older and authorized to work in the US, you can get approved.

You’ll need

• a physical exam

• complete paperwork

• proof of address and Identification

Yes, depending on the type of care in your care plan, the CDPAP program can replace traditional home care services.

This is a Medicaid-funded program; you will not pay anything.

YES. This program is for Medicaid recipients only. Medicare is not enough. If you don’t have Medicaid but think you may be eligible, call 718-407-2420 to discuss your options.

You may be eligible if:

You have Medicaid

Live in New York

Need help with day-to-day activities

This depends on two things:

1. How many hours the consumer is approved for. 2. How many hours the consumer would like you to work.

‍All work hours are subject to labor regulations and policies.

The exact number of hours you can work depends on insurance approval and patient neccessity.

If the patient you serve is authorized to receive more than 40 hours per week AND you work over 40 hours in a given week, you’ll get paid overtime.