Information Letter No. 18-07 - Addressed to Nursing Providers. Nursing Facility (NF) providers MUST ensure that a designated resident has a valid Daily Care service authorization reflected on the Medicaid Eligibility Service Authorization Verification (MESAV) at the significant steps in the submission and approval process for NF Specialized Services. The letter addresses how to minimize billing issues. NF staff must ensure all appropriate and necessary forms and assessment submissions have … [Read more...] about Daily Care Service Authorization Necessary for the (PASRR) Specialized Services Authorization
Requesting Durable Medical Equipment and Customized Manual Wheelchairs through the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Program
Information Letter No. 17-22The 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 … [Read more...] about Requesting Durable Medical Equipment and Customized Manual Wheelchairs through the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review Program