New York CDPAS
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Service (CDPAS) is a type of service that allows Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield HP MLTC and MAP plan members to select, train, and manage their own personal care assistant.
In-home assistance in NY at no cost
CDPAS services are voluntary and are provided through a vendor in the Anthem MLTC or MAP network
Choose your personal assistant
With CDPAS, you can choose your own personal assistant to have more control over your care. Your personal assistant can be anyone, including a family member, as long as they meet certain criteria.
Your personal assistant can help you with:
You can also receive skilled services to help you with:
Care to help you breathe
How CDPAS works
When you receive care through CDPAS, you or a person you choose is responsible for:
The personal assistant you choose will need to register with one of the fiscal intermediaries (vendors) in the Anthem network. The fiscal intermediary will pay your personal assistant for the hours they work.
You may choose to stop receiving CDPAS and get personal care services through a Licensed Home Care Service Agency (LHCSA) in the Anthem MLTC network.
Interested in starting CDPAS?
First, see if you’re eligible.
To qualify for CDPAS, you must be able to::
If you’re eligible, call Member Services.
Just call Member Services at 855-661-0002 (TTY 711) and tell us you’re interested in CDPAS.
Not yet a member? Choose Anthem.
Call 855-800-4683 (TTY 711) to find out more about MLTC and how to enroll with Anthem. When it comes to living your best life, we’re with you every step of the way.