Trusted Choice Homecare (CDPAP)

New York State has instituted a new rule requiring all Medicaid recipients utilizing the CDPAP (Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program) program to transition to one centralized fiscal intermediary designated to administer the CDPAP program and issue payments to CDPAP care providers. If you would like more information about the transition, please visit the NY State Department of Health website.

CDPAP stands for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. This New York State Medicaid program allows chronically ill or physically disabled consumers who need help with everyday activities or skilled nursing to hire their home care assistants. Consumers can choose their caregivers, who may or may not be family members or friends. However, the consumer or his or her representative assumes the responsibility for training, supervising, and terminating the caregivers. The CDPAP may cover services typically provided by a personal care attendant, home health care aide, or a nurse, known as Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services or CDPAS.