Consumer Directed Assistance Program (CDPAP)

CDPAP stands for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, a Medicaid-funded program that allows individuals to manage their own home care by choosing and hiring their caregivers.

Client Eligibility for CDPAP:

• Clients must be Medicaid-eligible to participate in the CDPAP program.
• Clients should have a chronic or ongoing medical condition that requires consistent care.
• Clients must need regular assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Clients should either be capable of self-directing their care or have a designated representative who can manage their care in compliance with CDPAP guidelines.

Caregiver Qualifications for CDPAP:

• Caregivers eligible for CDPAP can include a child, sibling, parent, or close family friend of the client.
• The client’s spouse is not eligible to act as a CDPAP caregiver.
• Caregivers must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Caregivers must be able to consistently provide both skilled and custodial care for the client.

CDPAP offers more flexibility and control over your care by allowing you to hire your caregivers, including family members, compared to traditional home care, which typically uses agency staff.

Yes, you need to be enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care plan to participate in the CDPAP program, as it is a Medicaid benefit administered through managed care plans.

You can obtain a CDPAP application through your Medicaid Managed Care plan or by contacting a local Medicaid office for assistance. For comprehensive guidance and support throughout the application process, please reach out to us.