1. C D P A P
CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

2. WHAT IS CDPAP?
• Self directed home care available to Medicaid
consumers
• Eligibility determined by the local department of social
services (LDSS)
• LDSS determines level of assistance
• Open to anybody

3. WHO IS ELIGIBLE
• Must receive Medicaid in
New York State and live in
Cortland County
• Must medically require
assistance in home care
functions
• Self directing
• Be willing to instruct service
providers

4. BENEFITS
Consumer
• Independence
• Responsibility
• Control
• Flexibility
Aides
• Competitive wages
• Learning experience
• Flexibility

5. HOW IT WORKS
Consumer
contacts DSS
Case
manager &
nurse assess
participants
personal care
needs
Develop a
care plan
After
consumer is
approved, the
y can begin
the hiring
process

6. CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interview, hire & terminate
• Train their aides
• Manage supervision of their aides
• Follow the care plan
• Verify time sheets
• Set schedules

7. SUMMARY
• Self directed home care available to Medicaid
consumers
• Anyone can be an aide
• Multiple benefits
• Specialized care plan on your own schedule
CONTROLINDEPENDENCE RESPONSIBILITY

8. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Please contact:
• Cortland County Community Action Program
32 North Main St.
Cortland NY 13045
Phone: (607) 753-6781
• You can also visit our website:
• http://www.capco.org/index.php/consumer-directed-personal-
assistance-program
• Or contact your local Department of Social Services
• Department of Health

9. SOURCES
• http://www.capco.org/index.php/consumer-directed-personal-
assistance-program
• CAPCO pamphlets
• http://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/cd
pap.htm
• Images from clip art and CAPCO website