🚨 Major Changes Coming to CDPAP in NYS – What It Means for You 🚨

As many of you may have heard, New York State is implementing significant changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) starting in 2025. These changes will have a major impact on thousands of patients, caregivers, and families who rely on this vital program for their daily care.​

Here’s what’s happening:

➡️ Transition to a Single Statewide Fiscal Intermediary (FI):

Effective April 1, 2025, New York State is consolidating over 600 Fiscal Intermediaries into a single statewide provider, Public Partnerships LLC (PPL). This move aims to streamline operations and reduce administrative costs, with the state projecting annual savings of approximately $500 million. However, this transition may cause disruptions in services and limit consumer choice. ​Times Union

➡️ New Licensing Requirements:

A proposed bill may require FIs to secure a license by April 1, 2026, introducing more oversight but also potential bureaucratic hurdles for service providers. This legislation grants the Department of Health Commissioner broad regulatory authority, including the power to suspend or revoke licenses for noncompliance. ​HK Law

Why It Matters:

CDPAP has been a lifeline for thousands of New Yorkers, especially seniors and people with disabilities who wish to control their own care. Centralizing the program and introducing stricter regulations could impact caregiver availability, reduce flexibility, and create confusion during the transition. The rapid expansion of CDPAP, with costs soaring to over $9 billion annually, has prompted these reforms to ensure the program’s sustainability. ​New York Post+3Times Union+3Times Union+3

💡 What Can You Do?

1. Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest updates. Knowledge is your best defense.​Open Minds
2. Advocate: Reach out to local lawmakers and express your concerns. Community voices have power.​
3. Prepare for the Transition: If you or a loved one uses CDPAP, now is the time to review your care plans and ensure you’re ready for the upcoming changes.​

At Stay At Home Solutions, we’re committed to guiding families through these shifts and ensuring continuity of care. If you have questions or need support navigating the new landscape, reach out today. We’re here to help you every step of the way.​

💬 Drop your questions in the comments below or schedule a time below if you want to discuss how these changes could impact you directly.

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To effectively voice your concerns regarding the upcoming changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) in New York State, consider reaching out to the following key lawmakers:​

1. Assemblymember Simcha Eichenstein

• Position: Representative for the 48th Assembly District​
• Role: Advocate for CDPAP; introduced legislation to support fiscal intermediaries within the program.​assembly.state.ny.us
• Contact Information:
  • District Office: 1310 48th St., Unit 204, Brooklyn, NY 11219​New York State Assembly
    • Phone: 718-853-9616
    • Fax: 718-436-5734
  • Albany Office: Legislative Office Building 519, Albany, NY 12248​assembly.state.ny.us+1New York State Assembly+1assembly.state.ny.us+1
    • Phone: 518-455-5721
    • Fax: 518-455-5948
  • Email: EichensteinS@nyassembly.gov​New York State Assembly

2. Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha

• Position: Representative for the 103rd Assembly District​
• Role: Active in community health initiatives and constituent advocacy.​
• Contact Information:
  • District Office: 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1, Kingston, NY 12401​New York State Assembly
    • Phone: 845-338-9610
    • Fax: 845-338-9590
  • Albany Office: Legislative Office Building 820, Albany, NY 12248​New York State Assembly
    • Phone: 518-455-4436
    • Fax: 518-455-5576
  • Email: shresthas@nyassembly.gov​assembly.state.ny.us+2New York State Assembly+2New York State Assembly+2

3. Assemblymember Richard N. Gottfried

• Position: Chair of the Assembly Health Committee​Pplfirst
• Role: Oversees health-related legislation, including Medicaid and home care programs.​HPSNY
• Contact Information:
  • District Office: 214 West 29th Street, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10001​
    • Phone: 212-807-7900
    • Fax: 212-243-2035
  • Albany Office: Legislative Office Building 822, Albany, NY 12248​
    • Phone: 518-455-4941
    • Fax: 518-455-5939
  • Email: gottfriedr@nyassembly.gov​

4. Senator Gustavo Rivera

• Position: Chair of the Senate Health Committee​
• Role: Plays a pivotal role in shaping health policy in the state.​
• Contact Information:
  • District Office: 2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458​
    • Phone: 718-933-2034
    • Fax: 718-933-7463
  • Albany Office: Legislative Office Building 502C, Albany, NY 12247​New York State Assembly
    • Phone: 518-455-3395
    • Fax: 518-426-6787
  • Email: grivera@nysenate.gov​

5. Senator Rachel May

• Position: Chair of the Senate Committee on Aging​New York State Assembly
• Role: Focuses on issues affecting seniors, including home care services.​
• Contact Information:
  • District Office: 333 East Washington Street, Room 805, Syracuse, NY 13202​New York State Assembly
    • Phone: 315-478-8745
    • Fax: 315-478-8746
  • Albany Office: Legislative Office Building 808, Albany, NY 12247​
    • Phone: 518-455-2838
    • Fax: 518-426-6886
  • Email: rmay@nysenate.gov