Permits an eligible individual's parent, adult child, or in-law relative to be a personal assistant under the consumer directed personal assistance.

New York A03503 amends the social services law to allow an eligible individual's parent, adult child, or in-law relative to serve as a personal assistant under the consumer directed personal assistance program. This change expands the pool of potential personal assistants to include close family members, provided the services align with the individual's care plan and do not exceed the cost of services provided by non-relatives. The bill also ensures that personal assistants are assisted with service coverage, supervision, advocacy, and management.

Permits an eligible individual's parent, adult child, or in-law relative to be a personal assistant under the consumer directed personal assistance.

New York A03503 amends the social services law to allow an eligible individual's parent, adult child, or in-law relative to serve as a personal assistant under the consumer directed personal assistance program. This change expands the pool of potential personal assistants to include close family members, provided the services align with the individual's care plan and do not exceed the cost of services provided by non-relatives. The bill also ensures that personal assistants are assisted with service coverage, supervision, advocacy, and management.