Engesser v. McDonald
New York State agreed to protect older and disabled CDPAP home-care participants during its massive program overhaul. If you rely on CDPAP and were worried about losing services in the PPL transition, this settlement gives you formal rights and safeguards.
Older and disabled New Yorkers at risk of losing access to CDPAP services during New York State's transition from 600 fiscal intermediaries to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL). Payout: No monetary damages — settlement provides injunctive relief: written notice, fair hearing rights, facilitator assistance, and outreach protections for CDPAP consumers. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Older adults and people with disabilities in New York who use or used the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) and faced potential loss of access when the state consolidated hundreds of fiscal intermediaries down to one — Public Partnerships LLC (PPL).
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Older and disabled New Yorkers at risk of losing access to CDPAP services during New York State's transition from 600 fiscal intermediaries to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- There is no settlement fund and no cash payment of any kind — the settlement provides injunctive relief only.
- The Department of Health no longer has a dedicated PPL phone line; use only the email or phone numbers listed in the settlement notice.
- Be cautious of any third party claiming they can file a claim or get you money from this case — there is no monetary award and no claim form exists.
- The August 1, 2025 PPL registration deadline was firm and will not be extended — if you or your personal assistant have not registered with PPL, contact NYLAG immediately.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Confirm you are a CDPAP participant in New York — the settlement's protections apply to the class automatically, no opt-in required.
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2If you have an unresolved issue with PPL, email the Department of Health at [email protected] or call 1-866-712-7197 (managed care plan enrollees) or 518-474-5888 (Local District of Social Services enrollees) during standard business hours.
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3If DOH does not resolve your issue, contact NYLAG directly at (212) 946-0359 or [email protected] — they are class counsel and can advise you on your fair hearing rights under the settlement.
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4If your CDPAP services are being reduced or terminated, assert your right to a fair hearing before the change takes effect — that right is a core protection this settlement secured.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Older and disabled New Yorkers at risk of losing access to CDPAP services during New York State's transition from 600 fiscal intermediaries to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL).
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Unknown
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
The settlement became final on Oct. 3.
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Estimated payout
No monetary damages — settlement provides injunctive relief: written notice, fair hearing rights, facilitator assistance, and outreach protections for CDPAP consumers.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
This lawsuit was meant to protect consumers' right to notice and a fair hearing if their services were terminated.
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Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
25 Civ. 1689
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Injunctive relief only — no monetary damages sought or awarded; settlement protects CDPAP service access rather than providing cash payments.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
This lawsuit was meant to protect consumers' right to notice and a fair hearing if their services were terminated.
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Case name
Engesser et al v. McDonald
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Engesser v. McDonald settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Engesser v. McDonald settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It proceeds under case 25 Civ. 1689 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. File only through the official settlement website (nylag.org); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Older and disabled New Yorkers at risk of losing access to CDPAP services during New York State's transition from 600 fiscal intermediaries to Public Partnerships LLC (PPL).
How much can I get from the Engesser v. McDonald settlement?
No monetary damages — settlement provides injunctive relief: written notice, fair hearing rights, facilitator assistance, and outreach protections for CDPAP consumers. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Engesser v. McDonald pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Engesser v. McDonald claim form?
No claim form is needed — Injunctive relief only — no monetary damages sought or awarded; settlement protects CDPAP service access rather than providing cash payments. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Do I need to file a claim to get these protections?
No. The settlement's protections — notice, hearing rights, and facilitator help — apply automatically to eligible CDPAP participants. There is no claim form to submit.
Is there a cash payment?
No. This settlement provides injunctive relief only: written notice, fair hearing rights, facilitator assistance, and outreach protections. No money is distributed to individuals.
Is there a deadline to participate?
No filing deadline applies because there is no claim process. If you are a CDPAP participant affected by the PPL transition, the protections are built into how the state must conduct the rollout.
What exactly does the settlement require New York State to do?
The state must give affected CDPAP consumers advance written notice before any service changes, honor their right to a fair hearing, provide facilitator assistance during the switch to PPL, and conduct outreach to make sure no one is left out of the process.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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Disclaimer
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