--- title: About Us --- [Skip to content](https://www.directcareny.com/about-cdpap#main-content) Now Offering Same Day Pay - Clock In and out & get paid instantly! ![logo (2)](https://www.directcareny.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20(2).png?width=215&height=51&name=logo%20(2).png)Homepage - [Cities](https://www.directcareny.com/cities?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.directcareny.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Affiliates](https://www.directcareny.com/affiliates?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.directcareny.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Cities](https://www.directcareny.com/cities?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.directcareny.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Affiliates](https://www.directcareny.com/affiliates?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.directcareny.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) [Get Started](https://direct-care-242247744.hubspotpagebuilder.net/get-started?hsLang=en) [Become a Caregiver](https://direct-care-242247744.hubspotpagebuilder.net/become-a-caregiver?hsLang=en) [(855) 239-CARE](tel:8552392273) # About CDPAP ## What is CDPAP? The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a New York Department of Health program for Medicaid recipients. If you are a Medicaid recipient, and are in need of assistance in the home, this program gives you an alternative way to receive home care services. CDPAP puts you in charge of your care. Rather than using an outside home health care agency, you can direct your own care. You do all the recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling. Hiring a stranger through a home care agency can leave you afraid and uncomfortable. You may be faced with arrangements that are unappealing and services that are inadequate. Having to deal with an agency that can’t seem to provide the services you need can be discouraging.  All you want is a sincere caregiver in your home who understands you and your needs. Having to rely on a stranger in your own home can be unpleasant and worrisome. ### CDPAP allows you to live life on your own terms, safely and comfortably. ## The best home care is… - Flexible - Compassionate - Easy to manage - Trustworthy [Call (855) 239-CARE to learn more](tel:8552392273) ![about\_cdpap](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/about_cdpap.png "about_cdpap") # How It Works ![2-1](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/2-1.png "2-1") #### Step 1: Describe Your Needs Tell a Direct Care advisor about your needs and desired schedule online or over the phone. ![3-3](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/3-3.png "3-3") #### Step 2: Choose Your Caregiver Who better to care for you than the ones that you love and trust the most? Let us know who you would like to hire as your personal assistant. ![1](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/1.png "1") #### Step 3: Enroll Now that we know what your personal needs are and who your personal assistant will be, Direct Care offer end-to- end support in the enrollment process. Get Started **You might also like** [CDPAP FAQ](https://www.directcareny.com/cdpap-guide/cdpap-faqs/?hsLang=en) [Become a CDPAP Caregiver](https://www.directcareny.com/become-a-caregiver/?hsLang=en) ## Schedule Your CDPAP Assessment Today Have Questions? Leave your information and we’ll contact you to answer your questions and schedule your care assessment at your convenience. Need to speak with someone right away? **Call us toll free at [(855) 239-CARE](tel:8552392273)** [![ft1](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/ft1.png "ft1")](https://direct-care-242247744.hubspotpagebuilder.net/?hsLang=en) © Direct Care 2026 | All rights reserved [Privacy Policy](https://www.directcareny.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.directcareny.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://www.directcareny.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Affiliates](https://www.directcareny.com/affiliates?hsLang=en) - [Have a Complaint?](https://form.jotform.com/200147120719041) ![](https://www.directcareny.com/hubfs/forer.png)