PASRR

Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) is a federally mandated program that requires all states to pre-screen all individuals seeking admission to a Medicaid certified nursing facility. 
 
PASRR must be administered to identify: 

• Individuals with Mental Illness (MI), Intellectual Disability (ID) or Developmental Disability (DD)/ Related Conditions (RC) 
• Eligibility for Medical Necessity in a nursing facility
• Eligibility for Specialized Services

The purpose of the screen is to: 

• Determine whether an individual identified as having evidence or an indication of mental illness, intellectual disability, or developmental disability.

The purpose of the PASRR Evaluation is to:

• Determine if the individual meets a PASRR qualifying diagnosis based on the Code of Federal Regulations
• To identify alternate placement options when applicable and to identify specialized services that may benefit the individual
• Local Authority (MHMR) refers to agencies that contract with the state to provide services for persons with intellectual, developmental disabilities or a related condition

Resources for PASRR Information:

• The PASRR program is under the purview of the Department of Aging and Disability (DADS). 
  http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/pasrr/index.html
• FAQs 
  • For Local Authorities
    http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/pasrr/LAFaq.html
  • For nursing facilities
    http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/pasrr/NursingFacilityFaq.html
  • Referring entities
    http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/pasrr/ReferringEntityFaq.html

If these links do not answer your questions, contact us:

• Mental health:
• IDD: 817-569-5696