Caregivers and Consumers Seamlessly
Recruit CDPAP bridges the gap in home healthcare by seamlessly connecting caregivers and consumers. We take the stress out of finding reliable, consistent care at home—eliminating the need for high-turnover, informal agencies.
Our mission is to help consumers live as independently as possible, stay in control of their care plan, and receive the personalized support they deserve.
What Is CDPAP?
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is more than just choosing your own caregiver — it’s about keeping control, staying independent, and receiving care your way at home and in your community.
Unlike traditional home care agencies, where:
You’re assigned a caregiver without meeting them first
Caregivers rotate unexpectedly with little to no notice
Staff are chosen based on certifications—not real-world experience
Language barriers, rushed visits, or mismatched care plans are common
Care is often limited to “basic tasks” and excludes full daily living support
CDPAP puts consumers in charge of:
Who provides their care (family, friends, or even new caregivers they meet through platforms like this one)
When care happens (you set the schedule)
How care is delivered (you create and oversee the care plan)
Where you receive support — at home and out in the community
No agency gatekeeping. No forced fits. No anxiety around strangers showing up unannounced.
CDPAP lets you build a team that actually works for you — people who understand your needs, your language, and your lifestyle. And for caregivers, it offers meaningful, paid work without red tape.
Our Mission
We believe in real care, real control, and real people.
At Recruit CDPAP, we’re here to help New Yorkers find support they trust — without the confusion, delays, or gatekeeping of traditional homecare.
Join Recruit CDPAP
Empowering Caregivers in New York
Discover rewarding caregiver opportunities with Recruit CDPAP. We specialize in connecting eligible professionals with consumers through the CDPAP Medicaid program in New York State. Join our network and make a difference in your community while receiving fair compensation and support.
Who Pays for What? CDPAP Explained
Your Care. Your Schedule. Your Choice.
CDPAP is a Medicaid-funded program. That means families do not pay out of pocket.
Caregivers register with the statewide Fiscal Intermediary (FI) — which acts as a payroll company. The FI:
Processes hours
Pays caregivers directly
Provides wage rates, pay schedules, and access to benefits (where applicable)
Consumers (or their Designated Representative) are considered the employer — Consumers choose their caregivers, set the schedule, and oversee the care plan.
This platform is not for private-pay or off-the-books jobs.
Everyone who joins Recruit CDPAP must be willing to work within the state-regulated system.
That said, families can choose to offer additional bonuses or higher pay out of pocket if:
The caregiver is taking on more complex care (e.g., Hoyer lift, full transfers, etc.)
They have exceptional experience or the consumer requires skilled nursing services
The standard CDPAP pay rate is set by the FI, but families can choose to offer supplemental bonuses for highly personalized, hands-on, or complex care—depending on the caregiver’s experience and the level of support needed.
