If you rely on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) in New York, you may have heard about some big changes coming soon. Starting in March 2025, CDPAP consumers and their personal assistants (PAs) will need to transition to a new system with Public Partnership LLC (PPL), the statewide fiscal intermediary. We understand that these changes can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve been comfortable with the current system. We’re here to help you navigate this transition so you’re fully prepared before the deadline. Here’s what you need to know, step by step. What Is CDPAP and Why Does It Matter? The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a Medicaid program that helps people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or other long-term health conditions get the care they need at home. Instead of using agency-provided caregivers, CDPAP lets you hire your own personal assistants (PAs): whether that’s a family member,
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When choosing a home care provider, it’s important to ask for references. Suitable references include doctors, discharge planners and other patients or their family members. Be sure to contact the references and ask questions such as: Do you refer clients to this provider often? Do you and the provider have a contractual relationship? If so, do you require that the provider meets special standards for quality care? What feedback have you received from patients under the care of this provider? Do you know if this provider has cared for people with conditions similar to those of my loved one? If so, can you provide me with contact information for these individuals? To learn more about finding and choosing the right professional home care provider, visit the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. The cost of care. Of course, one of the factors you must consider in obtaining professional care
Continue Reading... →Perhaps you have realized that you simply can’t continue to provide adequate care to your loved one. Or maybe your loved one lives far away and your responsibilities at home won’t allow you to serve as caregiver. In either case, you may need to turn to a professional home care provider. The question is, how do you choose the right person for this important task? The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) has created a valuable checklist with questions you should ask providers and others who may be familiar with the provider’s history. Here are some of the questions NAHC recommends. How long has the provider served the community? Does the provider have literature explaining its services, eligibility requirements, fees, and funding sources? Does the provider have what is known as a “Patient Bill of Rights” outlining the responsibilities and rights of the provider, caregiver and patient? How
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