As a reminder, contracted Fiscal Intermediaries (FIs) must submit the signed Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program Agreement Between the Consumer/Designated Representative and the Health Plan (Consumer Agreement) to EmblemHealth upon the authorization of consumer directed personal assistance services (CDPAS) for an EmblemHealth Medicaid member. This agreement should be sent to EmblemHealth’s long term support services by email or fax.
Medicaid members participating in the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) are required to sign the Consumer Agreement. This Consumer Agreement outlines the responsibilities of the member/designated representative and EmblemHealth.
The Consumer Agreement applies to Medicaid members who are currently authorized for services as well as for new authorizations. As a reminder, the Consumer Agreement must be signed when CDPAS is authorized, when a change is required (such as having to appoint a new or different designated representative), and on an annual basis.
The Consumer Agreement was updated on Dec. 10, 2021, to reflect regulatory changes that were effective Nov. 8, 2021. For more information on CDPAS, visit the New York State Department of Health website.
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