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IMPORTANT: Upcoming changes to New York’s CDPAP program. READ BELOW IMPORTANT: Upcoming changes to New York’s CDPAP program. READ BELOW
Get Ready for
the Upcoming
CDPAP Changes:
Everything You
Should Know
Big changes are coming to New York’s CDPAP program, but there’s no need to worry—Amazing Home care has your back. We’ll help you navigate the transition smoothly, ensuring you stay empowered, supported, and in control every step of the way.
Explore your options contact us today!
Big Changes Ahead for CDPAP
- New York State is restructuring CDPAP and consolidating it through a single provider. At Amazing Home care, we’re dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for both patients and caregivers.
Know your options
Are you currently providing care for a loved one?
Considering becoming a first-time caregiver for someone you know?
We’ll help you find the right option with minimal disruption to your life and theirs.
“I’m already providing care for someone important to me”
Keep providing care for your friends or eligible relatives* while gaining the flexibility to assist additional patients from our agency’s roster, paving the way for a full-time caregiving career.
We’re offering FREE test prep to help you pass the certification exam and become a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA)—regardless of which agency you currently work with.
“I’m ready to care for someone important to me”
If you’re thinking about becoming a caregiver for the first time, we’re here to help you take the first steps toward a fulfilling career. Our FREE training course will prepare you to earn your certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Personal Care Assistant (PCA).
Once certified, you’ll be able to care for eligible friends or family members* and take on additional patients from our agency’s roster.
Which family members are you eligible to care for as an HHA or PCA?
As an HHA or PCA, you can provide care for aunts, uncles, siblings, grandparents, and adult children (18+). However, you are not eligible to receive payment for caring for your spouse or parent. If you’d like to care for family members who are not eligible, you can:
- Stay in CDPAP with the single agency that continues offering the program
- Contact an Amazing Home Care representative at (718) 863-3300 to explore other options
Ready to give or receive care?
An Amazing representative will gladly guide you through the next steps in your caregiving journey—for you or your loved one.
Your path to certification
1
FREE training
Caregivers with less than 3 months of experience can enroll in a full training course, while those with 3+ months of experience can join a test prep program designed to help them succeed.
2
Pass the test
To work as a certified caregiver in New York State, you’ll need to pass a certification test. Don’t worry—our comprehensive training ensures you’re fully prepared to excel.
3
Start working!
As a certified HHA or PCA, you can care for eligible family members and take on additional patients from our agency roster, opening up opportunities to build a fulfilling and stable caregiving career.
FAQ
What are my options if I want to get paid to care for a friend or loved one?
If you want to provide paid care for a friend or eligible family member—such as aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, or extended relatives—you can become certified as an HHA (Home Health Aide) or PCA (Personal Care Assistant) with Amazing Home care. This certification enables you to care for eligible family members and additional patients from our roster, opening up opportunities for a stable caregiving career.
For non-eligible relatives—spouses, parents, and adult children over the age of 18—you can remain in the CDPAP program through the single agency offering it after April 1, 2025, or call us at 718-863-3300 to discuss other options.
What is the process for becoming a certified HHA or PCA?
1. TRAINING:
- If you have less than 3 months of caregiving experience, you’ll need to complete a full training course.
- If you have 3+ months of experience, you can join our free test prep program to help you succeed.
2. CERTIFICATION TEST:
- After training, you’ll take a state-required certification test to become a certified HHA (Home Health Aide) or PCA (Personal Care Assistant).
3. START WORKING:
- Once certified, you can care for eligible family members and take on additional patients through Amazing Home care’s roster, opening doors to a fulfilling caregiving career.
What are my options if I want to get paid to care for a friend or loved one?
If you want to provide paid care for a friend or eligible family member—such as aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, or extended relatives—you can become certified as an HHA (Home Health Aide) or PCA (Personal Care Assistant) with Amazing Home care. This certification enables you to care for eligible family members and additional patients from our roster, opening up opportunities for a stable caregiving career.
For non-eligible relatives—spouses, parents, and adult children over the age of 18—you can remain in the CDPAP program through the single agency offering it after April 1, 2025, or call us at 718-863-3300 to discuss other options.
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Ready to give or receive care?
An Amazing representative will gladly guide you through the next steps in your caregiving journey—for you or your loved one.
