Important Settlement Update for PPL CDPAP Personal Assistants
Medicaid recipients receiving CDPAP services should be aware of an important development that may affect personal assistants paid through Public Partnerships, LLC (PPL).
A federal court has granted preliminary approval of a $162 million class action settlement
in Calderon v. Public Partnerships, LLC, a lawsuit brought on behalf of current and former CDPAP personal assistants who were paid through PPL.
Please note: This settlement is for CDPAP personal assistants only. Your caregiver(s) may qualify if they meet the eligibility requirements below.
Who Is Included?
The settlement class includes current and former personal assistants who were paid through PPL as New York’s statewide fiscal intermediary for CDPAP services between
March 1, 2025, and April 30, 2026 in:
- New York City;
- Nassau County;
- Suffolk County; or
- Westchester County.
What Does the Settlement Provide?
The settlement provides at least $162 million in monetary relief, including:
- General damages payments;
- Wage Parity compensation previously allocated to the Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) health plan;
- Payment of accrued paid time off (PTO), with eligible PTO balances reconciled accordingly;
- A reserve fund; and
- Distribution of any unspent MEC plan funds remaining after April 30, 2027.
What Should Eligible Personal Assistants Do?
Be sure your aides are aware that eligible personal assistants will receive court-approved notices by email and text message from the Settlement Administrator in the coming weeks, with information about the settlement and any applicable deadlines.
Additional Settlement Information
The settlement website is maintained by the court-appointed Settlement Administrator.
