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There are two PAS appendices used in determining medical eligibility. The EPD PAS appendix, is for applicants or members who are assessed using the elderly or physically disabled (EPD) PAS tool. The DD PAS appendix is for those assessed using one of the developmentally disabled (DD) PAS tools. The tools, related glossaries, and definitions of abbreviations are available from the Administration upon request.
The following are examples of the PAS tools used:
The PAS Assessor shall use the PAS tools as described below to determine whether the following customers are at immediate risk of institutionalization:
The Assessor shall use the appropriate PAS tool described in MA1003 to assess customers with a physical disability who are at least 12 years old.
The Assessor shall use the age-specific PAS tool described in MA1005-DD to assess customers who meet the definition of Developmentally Disabled.
The Assessor shall use the age-specific PAS tool for a customer who has a physical disability and is less than 12 years old. After assessing the child, the Assessor shall refer the child for physician consultant review.
The Assessor shall use the PAS tool described in MA1005-DD to assess customers with a developmental disability who are not living in a nursing facility (NF).
The Assessor shall use the PAS tool described in MA1003-EPD for customers with a developmental disability living in a Nursing Facility (NF).
The Assessor shall use the PAS tool described in MA1003-EPD or MA1005-DD, whichever is applicable, to assess a customer classified as ventilator dependent under Section 1902(e)(9) of the Social Security Act.
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Developmentally disabled |
Determined by the Department of Economic Security – Division of Developmental Disabilities in accordance with ARS 36-551. |
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Legal Authorities |
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ALTCS |
AAC R9-28-303 |