Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
Understanding the Differences Between CDPAP and Personal Care Services (PCS)
CDPAP and PCS are both Medicaid services that provide home care for individuals who need assistance. The goals of both programs are the same: to assist consumers with maintaining their independence and remaining in their home. However, the types of services that can be provided and who can provide these services are different. Consumers should understand these differences before making a choice between CDPAP and PCS.
More information on the differences between these programs can be found in the documents below:
- A Brief Summary: Understanding the Differences Between: The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and Personal Care Services (PCS) (PDF)
- Factsheet: What to Know About: Differences Between the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and Personal Care Services (PCS) (PDF)
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