State Senator Gustavo Rivera's Update on the Ongoing CDPAP Transition to a Single Fiscal Intermediary

 

Dear Neighbor, 

Last year, the Executive made the decision to consolidate the CDPA program, from the more than 600 fiscal intermediaries currently operating in the State and replace them with a single entity by April 1st, 2025. This meant that enrollees and caregivers who previously were registered with one or more agencies would now receive their care services and payments through just one entity.  

In early September of 2024, given the lack of progress in the transition process, Senator Rivera introduced bill S1189 or “The CDPAP Accountability Act” as a reasonable alternative to ensure transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility for fiscal intermediaries, with a licensure process, while maintaining service accessibility for New Yorkers.

In late September of that same year, the State selected PPL as CDPAP’s single fiscal intermediary. Since then, Senator Rivera has urged the Governor to extend the April 1st deadline knowing that this would not be completed on time, and that many New Yorkers would be affected. Unfortunately, the Executive has not made any modifications to this deadline. As April 1st approaches, Senator Rivera continues to sound the alarm, urging the Executive to extend the deadline. 

This week, the State Health Commissioner announced that they will not extend the deadline, but will open a “registration window” for those who have not completed the transition. This means that those who do not complete the transition by March 31st will still be able to do so by April 30th. However, their payment will be processed retroactively. Anyone that has not completed enrollment prior to April 1st should expect significant delays in payment until enrollment is complete. Meaning that workers will not be paid until both the consumer and worker have completed enrollment. To receive payment retroactively you must follow the policy outlined by PPL here: https://pplfirst.com/cdpap-late-registration/

In the meantime, New Yorkers who are affiliated and who would like to stay in the program should finalize the enrollment process by April 30, 2025. Below you’ll find all the information that you need to make it happen. Please do not wait to begin registration, as we have heard (and continue to hear) first hand accounts of significant delays in the registration process. If you are encountering an issue during this process, please contact our office at 718-933-2034. 

Sincerely,

Gustavo Rivera

New York State Senate

33rd District