CDChoices recently honored 21 exceptional home care workers across New York State with the 2024 Constance Laymon Personal Assistant Recognition Awards. This recognition, highlighted by WNYT is given to those who have made a remarkable impact in the lives of seniors and people with disabilities, allowing them to live independently in their own homes. Nominated […]
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Hongwei Zhang, CDChoices’ Senior Vice President, is featured in the Times Union’s “20 Things You Don’t Know About Me” series. Hongwei offers insights into both her professional journey and personal life, revealing interesting and meaningful experiences that have shaped her. Hongwei’s diverse background and strategic leadership have been instrumental in guiding CDChoices toward a successful […]
The New York State Department of Health has chosen to move to a Single Fiscal Intermediary (SFI) model for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). As part of this transition, Consumer Directed Choices, Inc. (CDChoices) is proud to be selected as a Core Regional Home Care Partner subcontractor, continuing our long-standing commitment to serving […]
On July 26, 2024, CDChoices was featured in The Post Star to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark civil rights act, signed into law on July 26, 1990, prohibits discrimination based on disability and ensures that individuals with disabilities are afforded equal access to all […]
On Friday, May 17, 2024, Senior Vice President of Operations, Hongwei Zhang, was recognized as an honoree of the 40 Under 40 Class of 2024. Hongwei was asked several questions about herself and her career, including, “What’s been the most pivotal moment of your career so far?” She answered, “The pivotal moment of my career […]
On May 3, 2024, CDChoices Senior Vice President of Operations Hongwei Zhang, was featured in the Times Union to discuss being the Capital Region Chamber Women of Excellence, Excellence in Business Innovation honoree. She says, “When I think of innovation, I don’t think we should just do innovation. When I reflect on the innovations I’ve […]
On April 16, 2024, CDChoices Business Development Specialist, Jocelyn Arndt, was interviewed by CBS6 News regarding the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) cuts. Governor Hochul says, “When you look at the fact that of all the money spent in our country on this program, 75% of it is in the state of New York. […]
On April 15, 2024, CDChoices Business Development Specialist, Jocelyn Arndt, was interviewed by Spectrum News regarding the proposed cuts to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). She said the state Health Department will face steep administrative challenges if New York transitions to a single provider like California has done. “We pride ourselves in being […]
On March 29, 2024, CDChoices designated representative, Linda Siatkowski and her daughter spoke to Spectrum News about Gov. Kathy Hochul and her proposed changes to the increasingly popular Medicaid-funded Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. These changes could include eliminating what is called a designated representative for individuals who utilize a personal assistant, or caregiver, to […]
On March 29, 2024, Jocelyn Arndt, CDChoices Business Development Specialist, was featured on FingerLakes1.com, Inc. to discuss Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed alterations to New York’s Medicaid-funded Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), and how these changes are stirring concerns among families reliant on in-home caregivers. The proposed changes suggest removing the role of designated representatives, […]