TX HHS Form 8603. Level of Need (LON) Review/Increase Cover Sheet

The TX HHS Form 8603, Level of Need (LON) Review/Increase Cover Sheet, is a crucial document used to request an increase in the level of need for individuals receiving services from Texas Health and Human Services. This form helps solve the problem of determining whether a client's needs have changed, requiring a reassessment of their level of care.

This cover sheet requires essential information about the provider, including contact details, as well as individual-specific data such as name, CARE ID number, and Medicaid number. The form also asks if correspondence sent to the legally authorized representative (LAR) or individual needs translation into another language. A key feature is the section for LON increase requests, which includes fields for initial, new, and due dates.

The TX HHS Form 8603 should be used when a provider seeks to increase the level of need for an individual receiving services from Texas Health and Human Services. The form must be completed and submitted with a packet for review by Program Enrollment/Utilization Review. After submission, providers can check the CARE system (screen 1168/C68) 21 days later to determine if the LON has been approved or denied.