Concepts of Independence pioneered the first Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program in New York State in 1980. This program allows Consumers that receive Medical Assistance in the New York City area to be empowered to hire, train, supervise, schedule and, if necessary, dismiss the Personal Assistant worker of their choice in accordance with Section 365-f of the New York State Social Services Law.

Concepts of Independence will assume the role of fiscal intermediary and act as the payroll agent on behalf of our Consumers in accordance with their service authorizations. We also provide local assistance, quality assurance, facilitate peer support and maintain an advisory committee for the purpose of program review and monitoring