Home Care Cost Report Instructions. Instructions are also available in Portable Document Format (PDF).DSS Contact Information. Please refer to the contact information below for general assistance: All case-specific inquiries: DSS OneNumber at 718-557-1399. Complete a Health Benefits Application form. A deferred payment agreement is an arrangement with your local council where they pay for your care and you can repay the money later. A Deferred Payment Agreement (DPA) is an agreement between you and your local authority that you will agree to a charge being placed on your home. Timeline: June. July. Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. 1000 Pelham Parkway South. A deferred payment agreement is an arrangement with your council that lets you use your home's value to cover care home costs.