Finding a reliable caregiver can be challenging. Hiring a family member or friend is ideal, but you also don't want to burden them with caregiving duties that could affect their personal and professional lives. With CDPAP, you can hire a relative or friend as your caregiver and pay them for their service. Learn more about this amazing program and how Attending Home Care can help.
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a Medicaid program for individuals with physical disabilities or chronic illnesses who need skilled nursing services or help with their daily activities.
According to the New York State Health Department, CDPAP services may refer to any service provided by a nurse, a home health aide or a home attendant. CDPAP assistance recipients have the freedom to choose their preferred caregivers. This means you can hire a friend or a family member as the primary caregiver.
Under the CDPAP guidelines, you — the “consumer” — or your designated representative is responsible for hiring, training and supervising the service provider. If need be, you are also responsible for terminating the service.
There are three primary requirements for CDPAP eligibility:
Other factors may affect your CDPAP eligibility, but the above criteria are the most important. If you meet these requirements, call Attending Home Care so we can provide assistance with your enrollment.
CDPAP empowers you to direct your care and helps improve your relationship with your care provider. Here are some of the other benefits.
CDPAP allows you to choose your preferred care provider, whether it's family, a distant relative, a friend, a health aide or a professional.
Under CDPAP guidelines, your chosen caregiver gets paid for every hour of service provided. This helps ease the financial burden on the family if the caregiver has to quit their permanent job to provide care.
You and your chosen caregiver can arrange a schedule that works for the two of you. Attending Home Care can help devise a health care plan based on your doctor's orders and create a schedule for your caregiver.
New York allows CDPAP caregivers to provide services that require training, such as IV needle injections, wound care, oxygen therapy, medication administration, feeding tubes and other services a nursing professional typically provides. However, we still recommend undergoing training to ensure your caregiver can provide the best care for you or your loved one.
Standard pay rates for CDPAP caregivers in New York State range between $17.55 and $21.09 per hour. Overtime rates range between $26.32 and $31.63 per hour. Note that every caregiver's rate may vary for several reasons, and you're free to discuss pay rates according to what works for both parties.
If you have Medicaid and you're declared to require assisted home care, does that mean you qualify for CDPAP? You meet the basic requirements, yes, but there are other steps you must accomplish before you're officially approved for CDPAP benefits. Let's break it down into three steps.
CDPAP applicants over 18 must undergo a community health assessment and clinical appointment. The New York Independent Assessor will conduct these, and the assessment will determine if you are eligible for CDPAP.
For applicants under 18, a Physician's Order must be sent to the local social services district. The district will conduct the community health assessment to determine eligibility.
Aside from the Physician's Order, other documents will be required to process the application. These include personal information, medical documents, Medicaid enrollment forms and your Social Security number. Attending Home Care can help process the documentation on your behalf as your chosen fiscal intermediary.
CDPAP allows you to choose your personal caregiver, whether it's a family member, a friend or a nursing professional. You may also request assistance from our experts at Attending Home Care if you need help hiring and training your care provider.
To qualify for CDPAP in New York, you must meet the following requirements:
If you're unsure if you're eligible to receive home care, contact us. We'll be happy to help you determine your CDPAP eligibility.
These are the CDPAP guidelines you must adhere to if you're looking to hire someone as a personal assistant (PA) for yourself, a parent or a child:
At Attending Home Care, we understand that filing for CDPAP and other government programs can be confusing and time-consuming. Our professionals are here to be with you every step of the way.
We are always ready to assist you with your Medicaid claims, including your CDPAP application. Our specialists can help verify your eligibility, process the documents on your behalf, and manage payments with your insurance provider. We'll take care of everything so you can focus on your health.
Nothing gives you more peace than knowing you're getting the best care available. Hiring a close friend or family member through CDPAP gives you the assurance that you or your loved one is in good, loving hands. Contact us today for CDPAP application assistance or to speak with a specialist.
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