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07/02/2019
PAS/RR Transitioned to New Vendor on July 1
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) has transitioned its Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PAS/RR) Level II - Serious Mental Illness (SMI) assessments to be provided by Ascend, a MAXIMUS Company on July 1.
Below are some important updates on the minor process changes you can expect post-transition.
WHAT CHANGED? CONTACTS & ASSESSOR NETWORK
Ohio facilities can expect minimal changes from the previous referral process. These include:
Faxing Referrals
If you need to submit a referral via fax, the number has changed. Please submit to:
Fax: (877) 431-9568
Support Resources
If you have inquiries on referrals submitted after July 1 or general questions about PAS/RR processes, contact the Ascend Ohio PAS/RR HelpDesk team:
Email: Ascend-OHPASRR@maximus.com
Phone: (877) 431-1388 ext. 3402
New Assessors
The other notable change will be the assessors coming to your facility for onsite visits. A network of qualified independently contracted assessors working with the Ascend team will schedule and conduct evaluations, whenever a Level II is deemed the appropriate next step.
What remains the same?
HENS Process: HENS is accepting applications. Providers are encouraged to continue using this established process and submit their applications through the HENS system moving forward.
About Ascend
Ascend, a MAXIMUS Company, formerly Ascend Management Innovations, comes to its new PAS/RR Level II - SMI assessments role with previous experience as Ohio's first centralized PAS/RR partner, from 2009-2015. The company has been 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.
Enduring commitment to process innovation and service excellence has led the company to a role as the industry's leading provider of high-quality, conflict-free assessment services for persons with intellectual, behavioral health, and developmental disabilities, as well as older adults and individuals with physical disabilities and complex medical conditions.
For questions on PAS/RR, please contact Anne Shelley at ashelley@leadingageohio.org.