Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services (CDPAS) 

Put Yourself in Charge of Your Care

Who Can Be Your CDPAS Caregiver?

A CDPAS personal aide can be a friend, family member, or someone you choose. However, your CDPAS aide cannot be:

• Someone legally responsible for you
• Your spouse

Who might choose CDPAS:

• You want the comfort and trust of care from someone you already know
• You have a specific schedule or set of tasks you want to manage yourself
• You prefer flexibility and continuity over the structure of a traditional agency model

Who Manages CDPAS in New York

As the consumer (or designated representative), you are responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and — if necessary — terminating the employment of your aide. However, 

Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), the state fiscal intermediary that is responsible for managing your caregivers’ time and wages. 

To continue receiving services, you and your personal assistant(s) will need to complete registration with PPL.