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Saving family homecare

Family homecare, also known as the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), is a program that allows eligible patients to take control over their home healthcare by hiring a caregiver of their choice to assist with daily activities who is then paid by Medicaid. The caregiver can be anyone a patient chooses – even a child, relative, neighbor or friend. CDPAP is a personalized alternative to traditional homecare, so patients can enjoy the comfort and the lifestyle they’re accustomed to in their own home, under the care of someone they know and trust. 

 

CDPAP patient and caregiver testimonials

 
 

A BLESSING

“I have multiple sclerosis. After my second hospitalization, I realized I needed help. To have my best friend be here for me is a blessing. My representative, Ashley, is very helpful—I feel comfortable calling anytime. And having someone I trust work for me keeps my mind at ease.”  

—Dorothy, Brooklyn, NY

NO STRESS

“They worked with my schedule and made the entire process painless, no stress. Very professional and super friendly.”

—Nancy, Bronx, NY

 

FAMILY AROUND ME

“Enrolling in CDPAP was not hard at all. And now I get to have family around me.”

—Rhonda, Staten Island, NY

BEST PROGRAM EVER

“I’ve had aides in the past, but it always ended badly. This is one of the best programs ever. I’m so happy that my niece is helping me. When we weren’t sure how to input the hours on Thanksgiving, she helped us right away.”

—Patricia, New York, NY

 

EASY, FROM START TO FINISH

“The process was easy, and the people were professional. Everyone at the office was helpful from start to finish, and now I have a family member taking care of me.”

—Adriana, Bronx, NY

RETURNING THE LOVE

“I’m returning all the love that my grandmother has giving me for years.”

—Elizabeth, Corona, NY   

 

SENSE OF SECURITY

"I like the idea of staying home and having a family member take care of me, because it gives me  a sense security knowing that you are here to help me."

—Luellen, Buffalo, NY

IT’S OKAY TO NEED HELP

“After my last stroke, I needed full-time help. I’ve worked all my life, and it was hard to be needy. They are warm and caring, and they showed me that it’s okay to need help.”

—Margo, New York, NY