CDPAP

A reliable service for the home care of elderly, chronically ill and disabled - Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CPDAP)

CPDAP is an ideal program, thanks to which a person caring for a family member or friend at home can be hired. Probably, you have a lot of questions if you have not heard about our company before. This manual was created by our specialists to help you in understanding the specifics of our work and how we can assist you. We are happy to answer all your questions about Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program right now! Do you want to start using our company’s services? Call us 347-745-6600, and our specialists will provide you with all the necessary information.

INTRODUCTION TO CPDAP

We are aware of such situations when it is impossible to sit near your loved one around the clock because we have to work. Imagine there is a sick mother with a daughter who is forced to provide and earn money for treatment somewhere in New York. Of course, one can not be in the same place at the same time. Either her daughter goes to work, or she takes care of her mother. Our specialists from Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program will come to the aid in such situations, treating your relative with the utmost understanding and care. Older people often do not want to let strangers enter their home – sometimes they feel uncomfortable to experience their presence. 

However, what remains to be done when the daughter is at work, and there is no one to provide the elderly mother with help? Be sure, as soon as you discover the advantages of our company Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, you will instantly cease to doubt the correctness of your decision. After all, our specialists are not only able to provide maximum care, but also to find a common language with your relative. Thanks to us you can safely go to work while your relative is safe under the supervision of someone you know and trust. Your relative will feel exactly the same care you would have given her, without prejudice to other important life aspects.

WHAT IS CPDAP?

Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program is a reliable, insured and licensed New York State Department of Health. We provide a quality home care for the elderly and disabled in both New York and Westchester. Our qualified team of professionals offers medical, nursing, therapeutic and social services tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Who our CPDAP service will be better for? To be able to use our services, three conditions must be met:

  1. Medicaid must be active.
  2. You need home care.
  3. You must be able to manage your actions, or there should be a representative.

Of course, there can be other conditions, affecting the need for using our Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program service, but if you meet the above criteria, we strongly recommend you to contact us and find out more about our services.

DO I NEED TO BE A MEDICAID MANAGED CARE MEMBER TO REGISTER WITH CPDAP?

Ideally, most people using our services should be involved in Medicaid Managed Care for registration of Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. You can choose which type of plan to use. Each of them has its own set of advantages. For example, Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) can be chosen – it consists of most of our participants.

CPDAP APPLICATION

What is the CPDAP registration process? There are three steps in the process of starting services with our company:

  1. Assessment of the patient’s condition. A registered nurse will conduct a thorough examination of the patient to determine eligibility and hours.
  2. Special forms are required for the CPDAP patient.
  3. Personal assistants — certain forms will also be required for your assistant. Please feel free to contact us for help. If you have any difficulties — do not hesitate and call us. Our specially trained people will help you at every stage of registration, providing all the necessary information to the smallest detail.

CPDAP PROGRAM ENROLLMENT

Ready to enroll in CPDAP? What are you waiting for! Call us now at 347-745-6600 or          716-222-9888. Our Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program specialist will help you with the enrollment process.

CPDAP FORMS

What forms will I need to fill out to apply for the CPDAP program? Of course, every situation is individual. Everything depends on the patient’s severity. We recommend you contact our specialists to get detailed information, based on your case for a more precise presentation and refinement of the details. We will even help you with the collection of necessary documents from your doctors.

CPDAP AVAILABLE HOURS

Of course, our customers are interested in how many hours of service they will be eligible for. Each situation requires a different approach, so there is no specific figure. It also depends on the chosen plan. These are the key factors in determining the amount of time, needed for the patient.

CPDAP PAYMENT

What is the hourly rate, compensating for CPDAP employees? The cost of our services can also vary depending on a number of factors. If you want to clarify the prices — please contact our consultants.

POSSIBLE CAREGIVERS

Who can help with the CPDAP program? We have the right to hire all the people having the right to work legally. They also include friends, as well as relatives. However, caregivers need some requirements, so there are exceptions. Please, scroll down to get acquainted with the frequently asked questions about family members.

DO CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO CARE FOR THEIR PARENTS?

Yes

DO SPOUSES HAVE THE RIGHT TO CARE FOR EACH OTHER?

There is no opportunity to do this.

DO PARENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN?

It all depends on age. If the child is aged 21 and over – the parent can be the caregiver. If the child is less than 21, the parent can not act as such.

CAN THE CPDAP CAREGIVER LIVE IN THE SAME PLACE AS THE CONSUMER?

A great and very topical issue. And again, it all depends on the situation. Although there is a rule: a consumer directed personal assistant may include any other adult relative of the consumer who does not reside with the consumer or any other adult relative who resides with the consumer because the amount of care the consumer requires makes such relative’s presence necessary.

CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING (TAKE INTO ACCOUNT: NO LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED!)

An exciting question is whether any CPDAP certification is needed for specialists who care for patients? We will answer your question. CPDAP caregivers do not need any licenses or certification.

ALLOWED HOME CARE SERVICES

What kind of home care services can be provided by CPDAP personal assistants? Our personal assistants are allowed to perform more duties than Home Health Assistants (HHAs) and staff assistant (PCAs). In addition to providing basic care services such as dressing, bathing and preparing food, CPDAP personal assistants are also allowed to provide more qualified help, for example, wound care and administering medication.

HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDICAID (IF YOU STILL DO NOT HAVE MEDICAID)

What if you do not have Medicaid? CPDAP is a Medicaid-based program, without registration is not possible. However, this is easy to fix. Do not despair. Work with Medicaid specialists who will help you with the process of receiving Medicaid.

ADVANTAGES OF CPDAP HOME CARE VS ACCUSTOMED HOME CARE

Are there any advantages in professional CPDAP care and how can it better than the usual home care? Here you can see some of the CPDAP program advantages:

  1. Your close relatives or even children can receive financial assistance to care for the sick;

2.Personal assistants do not need any certification or licensing;

  1. Qualified services, such as wound care, the provision of different shots may be provided by personal assistants.

CPDAP — AGENCY OF CHOICE

We are one of the best and most reliable agencies in New York and Buffalo. You will have a special assistant, being helpful at any stage — consulting, collecting documents or even communicating with your doctors. After passing the registration, we will appoint your personal coordinator for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, which will monitor you not to have any problems or difficulties. Wherever you are in the New York state or Buffalo — we’ll always come to you to fill out all the necessary documents. We cooperate with a majority of consumers.