Our friendly and dedicated staff members will be there to hold your hand throughout the enrollment process of CDPAP.
Frequently Ask Questions
What is CDPAP?
CDPAP (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program) is a program which allows Medicaid receiver to choose their own caregivers. Rather than the conventional home care service which required patients to allow strangers into their homes, CDPAP encourage individuals to enjoy freedom and independence of choosing their own caregiver.
Who is Eligible for CDPAP?
Any patient, who needs assistance with day to day activities or skilled care, can apply for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).
To get benefit consumer must:
- Have Medicaid
- Live in New York
- Need help with day to day activities
How can I apply for CDPAP?
Bari Home Care is here for helping you. Please contact us at 718-898-7100 to enroll in CDPAP today.
What if I don’t have Medicaid?
We will help you through the Medicaid application process. Please contact us: 718-898-7100
I don’t have Medicaid but I have Medicare, Am I eligible for CDPAP?
Medicaid is required for CDPAP. We will help you through the Medicaid application process. Please contact us: 718-898-7100
How Bari Home Care help me to enroll CDPAP?
We will navigate the complete process for you; make use of our cognition and experience to make sure you meet all of the program’s requirements. We will guide you through each stage of the enroll process.
How long does it take to enroll?
It can take from three weeks to three months, depending on how fast your insurance sends approval.
I don’t live in New York; can I still eligible for CDPAP?
No, this program is only for New Yorker.
Who can I hire to be my personal assistant?
CDPAP encourage individuals to enjoy freedom and independence of choosing their own caregiver.
- Daughter
- Son
- Relatives
- Friends
- Neighbors
- existing home attendant
- Loved ones-
Anyone can be care giver except
- Legal spouse
- Designated representative or health proxy
- Parent (if the patient age fewer than 21).
What is age requirement to be a personal assistant or care giver?
All personal assistants must be at least 18 years old.
What duties can a caregiver perform?
A caregiver can handle the following duties:
- Dressing
- Bathing
- Meal preparation
- Feeding
- Cleaning
- grooming
- Transportation to and from medical appointments
- Medical related tasks that include things like daily insulin injections, medication etc.
Can someone be a caregiver or personal assistant, if he or she isn’t a US citizen?
If he or she has valid work authorization, he or she can be a caregiver.