Fiscal intermediaries sue NYDOH over CDPAP reimbursement changes

A group of fiscal intermediaries (FIs) filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and its commissioner, Dr. James McDonald, alleging that the defendants disregarded established administrative procedures, acted arbitrarily and misused their discretion in formulating and implementing a new reimbursement methodology for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The lawsuit is the first aimed at the program since Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.