ASSEMBLY DISCUSSING COMPLETE RESTRUCTURING OF CDPAP PROGRAM THAT WOULD RESULT IN ELIMINATION OF THIS BUSINESS ALMOST ENTIRELY FOR ALL EXCEPT 1 FI PROVIDER

Multiple sources have reported hearing about a “leaked” proposal last night from high-ranking Assembly officials that would significantly restructure the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), in effect eliminating it for almost all providers.

A DAY IN ALBANY, LOBBYING

The one-house Budget rejections of the Governor’s proposals have left everyone guessing as to where the “dust will settle” as far as the DOH and Governor proposals about CDPAP, the RFO, elimination of MLTCs, wage parity, and other topics. This past week, I met with Legislative representatives alongside the New York Home Care Association and spoke to them about where these proposals stand, and if they are likely to pass.

COUNTDOWN TO FINAL BUDGET
WHERE DOES HOME CARE STAND?

A few days ago, the two houses of the Legislature released their “one-house budget bills.” These documents outline the Legislature’s position on Governor Hochul’s budget proposals for fiscal year FY 2024-2025, which would begin on April 1, 2024.  The Governor unveiled her budget proposals in January 2024, and her 30-day amendments followed with significant proposals for LHCSAs, FIs and MLTCs. In this article, we summarize the Legislature’s position on the Governor’s proposals and then offer some predictions and updates.