July, 2022 - CD Choices

Anna Nahlupin, designated representative and personal assistant to her family members, speaks to Spectrum News on being a “sandwich caregiver”

Anna Nahlupin is the designated representative for her son, Valeriy Nalhupin, who was born with spina bifida. She hires, trains, schedules and terminates if needed, the caregivers for Valeriy. Anna is also a caregiver, or personal assistant, to her Uncle, Anatoly Orlioglo, who has down syndrome. Anna is considered a...

What Are the CDPAP Requirements for NY?

The New York Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) provides home care recipients with the ability to hire, train, manage, and compensate their personal assistants who provide caregiving services through Medicaid. This allows for greater freedom in choosing your quality of care. There are some key requirements that an eligible...

CDChoices consumers can offer their NEW caregivers sign-on bonuses!
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