1002 Preadmission Screening (PAS) Process

 

 

Revised 11/25/2025

Policy

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:

 

Definition

Term

Definition

Developmentally disabled

Determined by the Department of Economic Security – Division of Developmental Disabilities in accordance with ARS 36-551.

 

Legal Authority

Program

Legal Authorities

ALTCS

AAC R9-28-303