Eligibility for CDPA services depends on the following factors
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Medicaid or dually eligible (Medicaid and Medicare).
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Eligible for Long Term Care
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Stable medical condition
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Self-directing or, if non-self-directing has a designated representative
Who Can I hire as a caregiver?
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Relative
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Friend
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Child
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Self-directing or, if non-self-directing has a designated representative
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The following individuals are NOT eligible to become caregivers
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Legal spouse
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Designated representative
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Parent caring for a child under 21
Where is BRIDGES CDPA available?
BRIDGES CDPA serves every county in New York State
It is NOT available outside New York State
