Question: Regarding conditions for reimbursement for Advanced Personal Care (APC), the Personal Care Regulation (13 CSR 70-91) states, “The provider agency is responsible for obtaining the recipient’s physician’s approval for the plan.” Can a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA) provide this approval?
Answer: Yes, DHSS and Missouri Medicaid and Compliance (MMAC) will accept approval from either a physician, NP or PA as appropriate documentation for this purpose. Additionally, a NP or PA may be accepted for any orders related to HCBS services if they fall within the scope of the NP or PA’s license.