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Message from new Preadmission Screen and Resident Review Level II screen partner
This is the third in a series of messages regarding Wisconsin's new partner for Preadmission Screen and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II screens.
The new partner, MAXIMUS, begins to support Wisconsin on Friday, March 1, 2019. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is sharing the following message on behalf of MAXIMUS.
One of the nation's leading providers of high-quality assessment services, the MAXIMUS team's primary goal for this transition is to continue building upon the solid foundation of PASRR best practices that have previously been established across Wisconsin. Rather than any disruptions to current processes and procedures, continuing service in the program will focus on the assurance that providers have all the tools and resources necessary to complete PASRR Level II screens.
Understanding PASRR
PASRR is a federal requirement established in 1987 to identify individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual developmental disability to ensure appropriate placement in the community or a nursing facility. PASRR ensures these individuals receive the services they require. Since its adoption, the PASRR tool has been critical in making a positive impact for thousands of individuals in Wisconsin.
What are the next steps in the process?
The planned management transition to MAXIMUS is slated for completion on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Beginning March 1, 2019, submit all referrals for PASRR Level II screens to MAXIMUS by fax at 877-431-9568 with “Attn: WI PASRR” on the cover sheet. Referrals may also be mailed to MAXIMUS.
MAXIMUS Health Services
Wisconsin PASRR Division
840 Crescent Centre Drive, Suite 400
Franklin, TN 37067
Previously completed PASRR Level II screens remain valid.
Questions?
Have specific questions about PASRR in Wisconsin or the upcoming transition to MAXIMUS? Contact the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Donna Wrenn
Wisconsin PASRR Administrator
608-266-7072
The MAXIMUS Help Desk can be reached at 877-431-1388, ext. 3480, or WIPASRR@MAXIMUS.com.
About MAXIMUS Health Services
Based in the Nashville, Tennessee metropolitan area, MAXIMUS Health Services, previously established under the name Ascend, is nationally recognized for its work with states across the country to manage complex programs and ensure that individuals receive the appropriate care and supports necessary to improve their quality of life. Founded in 1998, an enduring commitment to process innovation and service excellence has led the company to industry leadership as a trusted provider of assessment services for persons with intellectual, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities, as well as the elderly and individuals with physical disabilities and complex medical conditions.
In 2016, Ascend became a part of the MAXIMUS family of companies, a global organization with similar goals and mission to help government entities better serve individuals in need. This partnership has afforded the business more agile response-time to customer needs, greater project scalability, and expanded breadth of services offered.
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