Assemblyman Josh Jensen and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio have called for delaying the transition of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) to a single statewide fiscal intermediary. They argue that an extension until July 1 is necessary to prevent disruptions to home health care services used by 280,000 elderly and disabled New Yorkers. Currently, users and caregivers need to register with Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), the new provider, by April 1.
The Department of Health recently announced a one-month grace period instead of extending the deadline. PPL, contracted to manage the $9 billion Medicaid program, began the transition on January 6, 2025. Challenges remain, with only 220,000 consumers registered and 55,000 switching to the Personal Care Services Program, leaving over 100,000 unregistered before the deadline.
Assemblyman Jensen expressed concern, stating, “The state’s accelerated timeline for transitioning CDPAP to a single fiscal intermediary has unnecessarily put thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers at risk of losing care that they rely on. With so many consumers and caregivers still not successfully registered, it is clear this process needs more time.”
Assemblywoman Giglio criticized the transition plan, stating, “The failed transitional plan put forth by the governor is delayed for 30 days. We demand a delay until July. This reckless change in the provision of CDPAP’s fiscal intermediary services is a full-blown catastrophe.”
Their comments highlight the concerns of service disruption and the need to ensure continuity of care for those dependent on CDPAP.
