The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program commonly referred to as “CDPAP,” is an innovative alternative to traditional home health aide service. If you require in-home care but prefer the assistance of someone you already know and trust, such as a friend or family member, this is the program for you.
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Home Care is a New York State Medicaid Funded program that provides services to those who need long-term care such as seniors, chronically ill, or disabled individuals. This unique program allows the consumer or their designated representative to hire a Personal Assistant of their choice. The consumer can hire their family and friends to take care of them, and Medicaid will pay for them. The program promotes consumer independence and enables self-directed consumers and advocates to recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, supervise and dismiss Personal Assistant(s) of their choice.
• Caregivers do not need specialized training or licenses to provide one-of-a-kind care
• Children, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and even your nearest and dearest friend can become a caregiver. (Must be 18 years or older and Eligible to work in the USA) You can choose anyone except your legal spouse and designated representative.
• Caregivers receive bi-weekly payment from QDM CDPAP Home Care
• Proudly serving Long Island, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island
A Personal Assistant can assist with activities of daily living including
• Personal hygiene
• Bathing
• Dressing
• Light housekeeping
• Laundry
• Shopping
• Scheduling appointments
• Errands
• Meal preparation
• Medication management
• Doctor visits
• Other tasks that allow the patient to live their life comfortably in their own home
Additionally, the Personal Assistant may also provide skilled nursing services, such as injections, wound care, etc.
