Monroe NY News

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan and Assemblyman Josh Jensen have proposed a bill to extend the deadline for changes to New York State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). This move aims to provide more time for consumers and caregivers to transition to a single fiscal intermediary as mandated by the state.

Currently, over 600 companies act as fiscal intermediaries for the CDPAP program, but the state plans to switch to a single provider. Consumers and caregivers are required to complete their transition by April 1, but approximately 100,000 users have not yet finished the process. The proposed legislation suggests delaying the deadline to July 1.

"Thousands of New York residents depend on CDPAP, and the Health Department must ensure that services are not jeopardized in trying to meet the state’s self-imposed April 1 deadline," Sen. Gallivan stated. "With just days to go, it appears obvious that more time is needed to implement these changes. Pushing the deadline back will ease the stress and frustration many are feeling."

Assemblyman Jensen added, "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. Extending the deadline is a common-sense solution to prevent unnecessary disruptions and ensure individuals who rely on these services are not left without the support and help they need."

The CDPAP serves nearly 300,000 New Yorkers, who along with their providers need to register with Public Partnerships LLC. This company has been chosen to oversee the $9 billion Medicaid program.