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What is the CDPAP? The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, commonly referred to as CDPAP,  is a statewide Medicaid program that provides an alternative way of receiving home care services. The individual receiving care – known as the Consumer – has complete freedom to choose who is hired to be their caregiver and total flexibility to direct how care […]

Paid To Care For Elderly Parents & Relatives | CDPAP Upstate NY | Rochester | Syracuse | Albany | Buffalo | Niagara Falls What is the CDPAP? The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, commonly referred to as CDPAP,  is a statewide Medicaid program that provides an alternative way of receiving home care services. The individual receiving care – known […]

Navigating Home Care for Seniors in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx and Staten Island Navigating home care services for seniors in Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan, New York, can seem like an intricate labyrinth. As you stand at the entrance, a variety of pathways unfold before you, each leading to a different type of care, a […]

What is a Pooled Trust? A pooled trust is a type of special needs trust that is managed by a nonprofit organization. The trust is designed to help people with disabilities who have assets that would otherwise disqualify them from receiving Medicaid benefits. To qualify for a pooled trust, the individual must meet certain eligibility […]

What Are The Requirements To Become a CDPAP Caregiver? Almost any family member, friend or associate is eligible to become a CDPAP caregiver (known as the Personal Assistant or PA for short) for which they are paid an hourly wage to provide care for a qualified family member or individual (the Consumer). Personal assistants are not eligible to be hired under CDPAP if he/she is the spouse of, is legally responsible for […]

What are Home Care Services? Home care services encompass a variety of non-medical support provided to individuals in their homes, helping them with daily tasks and promoting independence. These services are essential for people with physical, cognitive, or medical conditions who need assistance to maintain a high quality of life and stay at home for as long as possible. […]

What is a Fiscal Intermediary (FI)? A Fiscal Intermediary (FI) is an entity contracted by a social services district or managed care organization to handle wage and benefit processing for consumer-directed personal assistants and to perform essential administrative responsibilities under the CDPAP program. ProLife’s Responsibilities as a Fiscal Intermediary for the CDPAP Program As a Fiscal Intermediary, […]

How Much Does Private Home Care Cost? Your insurance may not cover the full array of service or entirety you would like, perhaps due to restrictions and limitations often associated with most care plans. Completely customizable, ProLife’s in-home care plans provide professional private duty caregivers and home attendants. Our caregivers are certified Personal Care Aide’s and […]