What is your #1 question today?
How much will I get paid?
Questions about Payment
Caregiver Pay Rate
For any pay rate related questions, please contact us so we can give you the most up-to-date rate, and avoid any confusion.
No, we limit our caregivers to work a maximum of 40 hours per week.
No, as long as you do not exceed the maximum of 40 hours.
Cheque/Direct Deposits are sent out every Friday! Payroll is done on Wednesday so please ensure all timesheets are submitted by Tuesday. Direct deposits are highly encouraged but we also offer payment through cheque.
You may work for any number of patients as long as the total combined hours does not exceed the maximum of 40 hours. Please note that hours from our company do not roll over to any other agencies you may be working with.
Unfortunately, if you are legally married, you cannot take care of your spouse and be paid for it. Please note that siblings, children, or even other friends and family are still permitted to do so!
No, we are not able to reimburse any travel expenses incurred during visits to a patient.
Am I eligible ?
Questions about Medicaid, Medicare & Insurance
Medicaid and Medicare
Yes. The CDPAP program is a medicaid funded program so therefore only available to those with medicaid.
Not to worry! If you do not have medicaid, we can assist you in applying for it and then help you complete the home care process. Give us a call at 516-367-2266!
No, but we can help you apply for Medicaid, give us a call at 516-367-2266!
Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage if you have a low income. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage if you are 65 and older or have a severe disability, no matter your income.
A- As long as you pay your medicaid spend down each month, you can be eligible.
Home Health Aides are required to be certified by the Department of Education hence they all go through a multi-week rigorous training course.
CDPAP Personal Assistant on the other hand does not need to be certified as the responsibility for training and managing the PA falls upon the patient.
Furthermore, if you do not have any friends or family that can take care of you, we can assist you in locating someone to fill the Personal Assistant position. Just give us a call at 516-367-2266 !
Can I be a caregiver?
Questions for caregivers
Who can be a caregiver?
Your son, daughter, grandchild, relative, friend or existing home attendant — anyone except your
- Legal spouse
- Designated representative (the person who makes home care decisions for you)
- Parent (if you are under 21).
Parents are allowed to be the caregiver for their children but only if the child is over the age of 21 years old. If they are under 21, a parent cannot be their caregiver.
Absolutely! As long as they are not your legally wed spouse or child under 21.
Yes! You can be a caregiver if you are 18 years or older.
No, as long as you are authorized to work in the United states, you may work as a CDPAP caregiver!
Yes! As long as they are not your legally wed spouse or child under 21.
What are the steps to Sign up ?
Questions about the Enrollment Process
What is the process of signing up ?
The easiest way is to just give our Intake team a call at 516-367-2266 who can guide you through the enrollment process. We will send you some forms to fill out with the patient's information and a form to be filled out by the patient's doctor.
It can take anywhere from two weeks to three months, depending on how fast your insurance sends approval.
Nope! You’ll email or fax the necessary forms, and we’ll come to you for the orientation.
You can email them to: info@cottagehomecare.com or fax them to: 516-367-1067
You can visit to our offices. We have offices in:
- 25 Newbridge Road, Suite 302, Hicksville, New York 11801, United States
- 126-01 Liberty Avenue, South Richmond Hill Queens, New York 11419, United States
- 391 East 149th Street, Bronx, New York 10455, United States - (Recruitment Center)
- 130 Washington Ave 3rd Floor Unit G, Albany, NY 12210 - (CDPAP Services)
How does this program work?
General Questions about Cottage Home Care
Cottage Home Care only operates within New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Albany. We are growing fast and this may change so give us a call and ask if we serve your area in New York! 516-367-2266
Absolutely not! The entire program is covered by your Medicaid including our services!
