The purpose of this letter is to notify nursing facility (NF) providers of the requirements for requesting durable medical equipment (DME) and customized manual wheelchairs (CMWC) through the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) program.
In accordance with Title 40, Part 1, Texas Administrative Code §19.2754(a), relating to Requesting Authorization to Provide Durable Medical Equipment and Customized Manual Wheelchairs, when a NF identifies a PASRR resident who requires DME or a CMWC, the NF must:
• ensure a physical therapist or occupational therapist licensed in Texas assesses the designated resident for the DME or CMWC;
• request authorization to provide the DME or CMWC through the Long Term Care (LTC) Online Portal; and
• complete both the assessment tab and the service tab on the Nursing Facility Specialized Services (NFSS) form located in the LTC Online Portal.
