CDPAP is a Medicaid-funded program of New York State
What is the CARING HOME CARE “CDPAP”?
CARING HOME CARE "CDPAP" is a Consumer Directed Personal Assistance
Program that enables you as an eligible home care consumer to designate a
relative, friend or other individual as your caregiver. You train and supervise your designated caregiver, who is then paid by Caring Home Care for the homecare services provided.
Who is eligible to participate in CDPAP?
To participate in Caring’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, you must be:
What are the benefits of CDPAP?
The program enables independence and consumer empowerment by giving you more control over your personal care needs. You can:
How does the Caring CDPAP work?
After determining your eligibility for CDPAP and how many hours of services are needed, you will find your personal assistant. The assistant can be almost anyone you want -- a family member, a friend, neighbor, or former aide. A
parent, spouse or designated representative cannot be a PA. It is
important that you are comfortable with the individuals and that they
can be trained to do the work necessary.
As your fiscal intermediary, among other responsibilities Caring Home Care will:
Caring does not manage anything that would be related to direct care. Caring takes care of the financial side, allowing you the freedom to direct care without being overburdened by paperwork.
As the manager of care, among other responsibilities you will: