New York officials and Public Partnerships LLC are pushing back against claims that the $1 billion Medicaid contract for the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) was rigged. According to the state, evidence disproves allegations of collusion made by home care company Freedom Care LLC.
Maria Perrin, president of Public Partnerships, told The Times Union they were unaware of winning the bid until days before the announcement on Sept. 30.
The contract aims to cut costs by centralizing administrative work, saving $500 million annually. While Public Partnerships offered a significantly lower bid than competitors, critics remain skeptical, arguing the transition risks disrupting care for vulnerable patients.
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