Why CDPAP Could Be the Perfect Home Care Solution

For families navigating Medicaid‑funded home care, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) offers unparalleled flexibility and control. Rather than relying solely on agency‑assigned aides, CDPAP empowers recipients (or their designated representatives) to hire, train, and supervise caregivers—often including trusted loved ones. Here’s why CDPAP might be your ideal home care solution, and how Maxona Care can guide you every step of the way.

1. Empowerment Through Choice

• Select Your Caregiver: Under CDPAP, you can hire a spouse, adult child, friend, or neighbor—someone who already knows and respects your loved one’s needs.

• Direct Supervision: You manage schedules, duties, and training, ensuring the caregiver adapts to personal preferences, cultural norms, and daily routines.

• Consistent Care: By hiring someone your loved one trusts, you minimize turnover and build long‑term rapport—key for clients with dementia or chronic conditions.

2. Medicaid‑Funded Affordability

• No Out‑of‑Pocket Costs: CDPAP is fully covered by Medicaid for eligible participants, relieving families of private‑pay expenses.

• Flexible Hours: Services range from a few hours a week to full‑time live‑in care—without worrying about hourly fees or agency minimums.

• Efficient Use of Benefits: Because you hire directly, more of your Medicaid dollars go toward caregiver wages, not administrative overhead.

3. Streamlined Enrollment & Support

How CDPAP Works:

1. Eligibility Assessment: Your local Area Agency on Aging or Medicaid office evaluates financial and medical need.

2. Designating a Representative: If the recipient can’t self‑manage, a family member or advocate becomes the CDPAP “Employer of Record.”

3. Care Plan Development: A nurse or social worker defines tasks—ADLs, medication reminders, mobility assistance—to match medical orders.

4. Hiring & Training: You recruit and train your caregiver in consultation with Maxona Care’s registered nurse.

Maxona Care’s Role:

• Application Assistance: We help complete forms, gather documentation, and liaise with Medicaid to approve your CDPAP enrollment.

• Care Coordinator Oversight: Our RN supervisors conduct monthly reviews, answer clinical questions, and ensure care quality.

• Payroll & Compliance: We manage timesheets, payroll submissions, and ensure both you and your caregiver meet all regulatory requirements.

4. Personalization & Continuity

• Culturally Sensitive Care: Choose a caregiver who speaks your loved one’s language/dialect and honors dietary or religious practices.

• Adaptive Scheduling: Need extra hours during surgery recovery or fewer visits when family is in town? You control the calendar.

• Seamless Transitions: If care needs change—postpartum support, dementia progression, or increased therapy—Maxona Care adjusts the plan without re‑applying for benefits.

Is CDPAP Right for Your Family?

CDPAP excels when personal trust, Medicaid funding, and flexible care are top priorities. If you’re seeking a solution that:

• Keeps seniors safe and comfortable in familiar surroundings

• Leverages family bonds for compassionate support

• Maximizes Medicaid dollars for direct caregiver wages

… then CDPAP, with Maxona Care’s expert guidance, could be the perfect fit.

Next Steps:
Contact Maxona Care at (470) 756‑1751 or visit www.maxonacare.com to schedule a free CDPAP consultation. Our office at Cedar Falls, IA 50613 is ready to help you craft a customized, Medicaid‑funded care plan—because every family deserves trusted support at home.