Can a Family Member Get Paid to be a Caregiver in New York?

BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Nov. 2, 2022 - PRLog -- Home care services in NYC just got a lot easier. Searching for trustworthy home health aides for your elderly loved ones used to be an ordeal, but with the consumer-directed personal assistance program (CDPAP), you can now hire someone you know to fill the position. If you haven't already heard about CDPAP, All Heart covers everything you need to know about the CDPAP agency.

What is CDPAP?

The consumer-directed personal assistance program is a Medicaid-sponsored program that allows New Yorkers to hire their caregivers. Not only can you hire someone you already trust, but they get paid to provide home care services to you! So, what are some of the benefits of the CDPAP agency in NYC?

• CDPAP consumers can hire as many caregivers as they see fit (but the minimal requirement is 2 caregivers). How many caregivers consumers can hire will depend on their lifestyle, individual needs, and authorized hours.
• Consumers can hire anyone, including their family members, but not including their spouses.
• The patient has more freedom in choosing his schedule, tasks.

Who Qualifies As a Paid Caregiver?

Consumers can hire any of the following:

• Relatives (including children and parents)
• Friends
• Acquaintances

As long as the caregiver is 18 or older, able to legally work in the United States, and not married to the consumer, they qualify to be a caregiver.

How Can You Become a Caregiver?

If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a caregiver through the CDPAP, there are a few requirements. You'll need a:

• Valid ID
• Social Security
• Physical
• Social Security Card
• 3 References
• Physical Form
• TB Screening Form

For a full list of requirements, access to the physical and TB screening forms, and to apply to become a caregiver, visit All Heart website (https://www.allheartcare.com/caregiver-jobs/). Agency offers very competitive compensation packages that vary based on each specific application.

Who is Eligible to Be a CDPAP Consumer?

For consumers to qualify for this program, they must:

• Have Medicaid
• Require assistance with personal care tasks
• Have a stable medical condition
• Be eligible for long-term care
• Be able to self-direct and fulfill the consumer's responsibilities, or have a designated representative who is willing and able to fulfill such responsibilities

If you're looking for a CDPAP agency in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Queens or Staten Island, don't hesitate to contact All Heart Care Homecare Agency (https://www.allheartcare.com/contact-us/). Professional staff will help you navigate through the application process and enroll you in CDPAP.
Call at (718) 285-0096 to get started.