👶 PEDIATRIC PATIENTS ONLY — Regulatory Requirement
Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Helping children thrive at home through compassionate, professionally supervised daily assistance.
⚠️ Important Regulatory Notice: Per current Texas HHSC regulatory requirements, Remedial Health Care, Inc. is authorized to provide Personal Assistance Services (PAS) exclusively to both adult and pediatric patients at this time. Our PAS program is designed specifically for your specific age group.
Pediatric Personal Assistance Services
Personal Assistance Services (PAS) help children with physical, developmental, or medical conditions manage activities of daily living (ADLs) in their home environment. Our trained Personal Assistants work directly with children and their families to provide hands-on support while promoting independence, dignity, and well-being.
👶 Child-Centered Care Philosophy: Every PAS plan is designed around the individual child’s needs, abilities, and family goals. We partner with parents, physicians, therapists, and schools to ensure seamless, consistent support.
What PAS Includes for Pediatric Clients
- Bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene assistance
- Dressing and undressing support
- Meal preparation and feeding assistance
- Mobility, positioning, and safe transfer assistance
- Toileting and continence care
- Light housekeeping related to the client’s care
- Escort to therapy, school, or medical appointments (when applicable)
- Medication reminders (non-skilled)
Who Qualifies? (Pediatric PAS)
- Children under 18 years of age in Texas
- Children enrolled in Medicaid (STAR Health, STAR Kids, or waiver programs)
- Children with physical, developmental, or chronic medical conditions requiring assistance with ADLs
- Children with a physician’s order or assessment authorizing PAS
- Children referred through DFPS, MCOs, or healthcare providers
The PAS Intake Process
Referral or Self-Referral
Parent, guardian, DFPS, MCO, or physician initiates contact with Remedial.
EligibilityCheck
We verify Medicaid eligibility, authorization, and diagnosis requirements.
Assessment
A care coordinator and registered nurse assess the child’s needs at home.
Service Plan
A PAS plan is created with family input and physician approval.