Short answer
Generally no
No. NY DOH: the personal assistant cannot be the member's spouse.
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Programs to ask about in New York
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Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
Medicaid members eligible for home care can choose and hire their own personal assistant, including a friend or family member. Since April 1, 2025, Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) is the single Statewide Fiscal Intermediary.
How to apply
Contact your Medicaid managed care plan or Local Department of Social Services. CDPAP questions: PPL at 1-833-247-5346.
If a spouse can't be paid, another relative often can. See who can be paid in New York.
Before you act: rules change and individual eligibility depends on your assessment. Confirm with the program. This page summarizes official sources and does not promise eligibility or pay.