How does Personal Assistance Services (PAS) improve my loved ones quality of life?
(PAS) Provider Services is prescribed by the patient’s doctor to support the patient’s health, safety, independence, and improve patient outcome. PAS is an integral part of controlling costs, maintaining the independence of the patient at home, and improving patient outcomes. Americare Nursing Services can achieve this through home health aid or personal assistance to patients whose health problems cause them to be functionally limited and in danger of complications. PAS assists patients with limitations by helping them to age independently at home, thus improving their quality of life.
Provider Services | Respite Care
Stressed families that are caring for aging relatives may find they need an occasional break in order to care for themselves. Respite care fills this need by providing care over extended periods of time so that the family can receive a much-needed opportunity to recover. Respite care is available through Personal Assistance Services.
Who may benefit and/ or qualify for (PAS) Provider Services?
Over 70% percent of all Medicare beneficiaries in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) are dual-eligible (Medicare and Medicaid). Any patient who has at least partial Medicaid and medical necessity should qualify for some assistance. This means there are many patients who can benefit from PHC and related services. PHC and related programs may be able to help prevent serious medical complications and reduce medical costs.
What is meant by Activities of Daily Living?
(PAS) Personal Assistance Services attendants assist with the following:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Feeding/Eating
- Grooming, Shaving or Oral Care
- Routine Hair/Skin Care
- Toileting
- Transfer
- Cleaning
- Laundry
- Walking
- Meal Preparation
- Escort
- Shopping
- Assist with self Medication
Other programs under Home Health Aid/(PAS) Personal Assistance Services
Other programs are: CAS, Family Care, and PCS. These programs provide similar services, but that may have different criteria for qualification. Some of these qualifications are listed below.
To qualify for CAS (Community Attendant Services) an Individual must:
- Have multiple physical limitation
- Have partial Medicaid (QMB) and Medicare
- Be approved by the State of Texas
- Be approved by a physician
To qualify for PCS (Personal Care Services) an individual must:
- Be a child with disabilities from 2 to 21 years of age
- Have full Medicaid (MQMB) or Traditional Medicaid
- Be approved by the State of Texas
- Be approved by a physician
FC (Family Care) is a Federal Funded Program, these programs, PHC, CAS, PCS, and FC can be paid for through insurance or private pay.
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