Writing a Letter of Medical Necessity for Personal Assistance Services (PAS): A Guide for Health Care Providers
Authored By:
Pennsylvania Health Law Project
This brochure explains how to write a strong letter of medical necessity to support your patient’s request or appeal involving Personal Assistance Services (PAS). It includes a list of topics to include in your letter and some sample language that may be useful in explaining your medical opinion. (August 2022)
Link: www.phlp.org
Last Review and Update: Feb 12, 2026