State Senator Robert Rolison, District 39 | Official U.S. Senate headshot
State Senator Robert Rolison, District 39 | Official U.S. Senate headshot
The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a critical component of community-based care for seniors and disabled residents in New York. The program enables eligible individuals to select, hire, and train their personal assistants.
However, Albany's planned shift to a single-source contractor on October 1 has raised concerns. Critics argue that this change will negatively impact the customer-service experience for approximately 250,000 home-care recipients and withdraw $500 million from vulnerable New Yorkers.
"This is worse than a mistake. It’s an abandonment," one critic stated.
Advocates are urging Governor Hochul to reconsider the proposed changes to CDPAP in order to preserve choice in home care. They encourage citizens to support the cause by adding their names to a growing list of concerned individuals.
"Our seniors and disabled New Yorkers are counting on you," advocates emphasized.
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