Federal government sues NY over CDPAP program

Here's what to know about the NY home healthcare program being targeted by feds

The Trump administration contends a popular state program is cheating taxpayers and medical consumers. [ more › ]

JUST IN: DOJ Files Major Lawsuit Over New York’s $10B Medicaid Scandal

The recent lawsuit filed by the Justice Department against New York health officials and Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) sheds light on troubling practices surrounding the state’s home care initiative. This $10 billion program, known as the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), is essential for individuals with disabilities or serious medical conditions who require nonprofessional caregivers. However, the lawsuit brings allegation…

Federal government sues NY over CDPAP program

ALBANY — The federal Justice Department has sued top New York health officials under Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul for the way they handled the handover of the state’s Medicaid-sponsored home health care program to a single company last year.