Quick answer
Yes, family members can be paid in New York
- Spouse No
- Adult child Yes
1 program to ask about. Start here: Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).
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Programs that pay family caregivers
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
Medicaid members eligible for home care can choose and hire their own personal assistant, including a friend or family member. Since April 1, 2025, Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) is the single Statewide Fiscal Intermediary.
Who can be paid?
Can I get paid to take care of my parent in New York?
Adult children can be paid. A parent can be the paid assistant of an adult child (21+) but not of a child under 21. A designated representative cannot be the paid assistant. Living in the same home does not disqualify a family member.
Can a spouse be paid as a caregiver in New York?
No. NY DOH: the personal assistant cannot be the member's spouse.
How to apply
How do I apply in New York?
Contact your Medicaid managed care plan or Local Department of Social Services. CDPAP questions: PPL at 1-833-247-5346.
Is there a waiting list in New York?
Unknown – not stated on DOH pages we checked.
Pay and requirements
How much does it pay?
Not published on the DOH pages we checked.
Caregiver requirements
Member must have Medicaid, a stable medical condition, an assessed need for home care, meet minimum needs requirements if 21+, and be able to self-direct or have a designated representative.
Sources
| Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|
| NY DOH – CDPAP | |
| NY DOH – CDPAP family member clarification | |
| NY DOH – MLTC Policy 25.03 (Statewide FI) |