CDPAP in New York City
Get paid to care for a family member at home
New York’s CDPAP lets someone you trust, often a relative, be paid through Medicaid to care for you at home. We guide your family through each step, in English or Spanish.
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Not affiliated with PPL, Medicaid or New York State
7 years in home care
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How CDPAP works, step by step
Most families go through four steps. We can help you prepare for each call and form.
1
Get assessed
Call the New York Independent Assessor at 1-855-222-8350 to schedule a home care assessment.
2
Get hours approved
Your Medicaid plan, or HRA if you have regular Medicaid in New York City, decides how many hours of care you can get.
3
Enroll with PPL
PPL runs CDPAP payroll for the whole state. You choose your caregiver, and you both complete PPL’s paperwork.
4
Your caregiver gets paid
Your caregiver records the hours they work, and PPL pays them with Medicaid funds.
Who qualifies for CDPAP
The person who needs care must meet three conditions. The state assessment makes the final decision; we can help you get ready for it. Read the full requirements.
- Has New York Medicaid that covers home care.
- Needs help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating or moving around. Since 2025, new applicants generally need help with more than two of these, or more than one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
- Can direct their own care, or has a family member or friend who can do it for them, called a designated representative.
Who can be the paid caregiver
You choose your caregiver. Most people you trust can be hired, with a few exceptions. How family caregivers get paid.
Can be paid
- Adult children and grandchildren
- Brothers, sisters and other relatives
- Friends and neighbors
- Parents of a child who is 21 or older
Cannot be paid
- Your spouse
- Your designated representative
- A parent of a child under 21
$20.65
an hour in New York City, PPL’s 2026 rate
What CDPAP caregivers earn
- Overtime at time and a half for hours over 40 a week, when those hours are authorized.
- Paid time off: one hour for every 30 hours worked.
- Full-time caregivers may qualify for paid holidays and health plan options through PPL.
Source: PPL’s 2026 New York City rate, as reported by NY Health Access, checked October 7, 2026. Rates can change, so confirm with PPL. See the full pay guide.
Choosing a facilitator
Since 2025, PPL handles payroll for everyone in CDPAP and works with local organizations called facilitators, which help families with enrollment and questions. You can choose your facilitator.
We list every PPL facilitator serving New York City for free, in random order so no company is favored, with filters for borough and language.
Common questions
Have another question? Ask us below.
Can I get paid to take care of my mom or dad?
Yes, in many cases. An adult child can be the paid caregiver for a parent who has Medicaid and qualifies for home care through CDPAP. A spouse cannot be paid. How it works.
Does the person getting care need Medicaid?
Yes. CDPAP is a New York Medicaid program. If your family member does not have Medicaid yet, we can explain how to apply.
Who pays the caregiver?
PPL (Public Partnerships LLC), the statewide fiscal intermediary for CDPAP, pays caregivers with Medicaid funds.
How long does it take to start?
It depends on assessment dates, your plan and the paperwork. We help you keep each step moving and tell you what to expect.
Is cdpap.nyc part of PPL or the state?
No. cdpap.nyc is an independent guide. We are not New York State, NY Medicaid or PPL, and we cannot approve anyone for the program.
Tell us about your situation
Send a few details and we will reply by email, in English or Spanish. You can also write to us directly.
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