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How to get paid to care for a family member in New York

In New York, the main path is Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).1 New York Medicaid member eligible for home care who can direct care or has a designated representative.1 No statewide caregiver pay rate is published on the official pages we reviewed. Pay is set within the program budget or program rules. Ask the program or its payroll agency for the rate in writing.1

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Key facts

Program
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)1
Who can be paid
Adult children and other relatives can be paid, even if they live with the consumer. A spouse or designated representative cannot. A parent cannot be the assistant for a consumer under 21.1
Spouse
No1
Pay
No statewide caregiver pay rate is published on the official pages we reviewed. Pay is set within the program budget or program rules. Ask the program or its payroll agency for the rate in writing.1
Key facts: New York. Program: Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). Spouse: No. Pay: No single published rate.
Source: health.ny.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Programs in New York

New York programs that may pay a family caregiver
ProgramTypeEligibility summarySource
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)HCBS self-directedNew York Medicaid member eligible for home care who can direct care or has a designated representative.Official page1
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family CaregiversVAFor eligible Veterans with a 70% or higher VA disability rating. See VA stipend.va.gov2

How to apply

  1. Ask your Medicaid plan or local department of social services for a home care assessment.1
  2. Request CDPAP and enroll with the statewide fiscal intermediary.1
  3. Choose the self-directed option and enroll your worker with the payroll (financial management) agency.1
  4. The worker completes background checks and any required training before starting.1
Steps to apply: 1. Ask your Medicaid plan or local department of social services for a home care assessment. 2. Request CDPAP and enroll with the statewide fiscal intermediary. 3. Choose the self-directed option and enroll your worker with the payroll (financial management) agency. 4. The worker completes background checks and any required training before starting.
Source: health.ny.gov, Last verified Oct 20, 2026

Your New York application checklist

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Frequently asked questions

Can a family member get paid to be a caregiver in New York?

Possibly, if the person receiving care qualifies. Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP): Adult children and other relatives can be paid, even if they live with the consumer. A spouse or designated representative cannot. A parent cannot be the assistant for a consumer under 21.

How much does New York pay family caregivers?

No statewide caregiver pay rate is published on the official pages we reviewed. Pay is set within the program budget or program rules. Ask the program or its payroll agency for the rate in writing.

Can a spouse be paid in New York?

What the official source says: No. Confirm with the program before you rely on it.

Who decides if we qualify?

Only the state agency or health plan decides. This site cannot approve anyone or promise eligibility.

Sources

  1. https://health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/program/longterm/cdpap/Official
  2. VA PCAFC: https://www.va.gov/family-and-caregiver-benefits/health-and-disability/comprehensive-assistance-for-family-caregivers/Official
  3. USA.gov: https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiverOfficial

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