HHSC 23-24 Training Dates: RMTS ~ MAC ~ COST

Heidi BickhamMedicaid

HHSC TRAINING DATES 2023-2024 Attending HHCS Trainings is more important than ever. Keep up with changing rules, requirements, deadlines and FAQ’s by attending their trainings for RMTS, MAC and COST REPORTS. We have compiled dates and links on the handy attachments making it easy for you and your key players … Read More

TEA SHARS Reimbursement Survey. DUE DATE 11/3/2023

Heidi BickhamIndustry News, Medicaid

SHARS REIMBURSEMENT Survey Breakdown DUE DATE: 11/3/2023 Many school districts have begun receiving the notification to complete the annual SHARS Reimbursement Survey. This one-question survey is required for ALL districts that received IDEA-B grant funding in the 2022-2023 school year. The survey must be completed by a district employee. All … Read More

LoFT Deadline Alert: DUE DATE 10/31/2023

Heidi BickhamIndustry News, Medicaid

LoFT Deadline Alert – DUE DATE 10/31/2023 Local Funds Tracking System Texas Health and Human Services Website: https://shorturl.at/mnCV1 FAQ:**NEW**: https://shorturl.at/goLOP Questions: PFD_LFM@hhs.texas.gov Live Support Chat every Thursday: Live support meetings will be held every Thursday during reporting (19 and 26) at 11 a.m. (CST) Call in to join: (512) 580-4366 … Read More

Indirect Cost Rate Notification

Stasia ViatorIndustry News, Medicaid

Annually, ISDs must request an indirect cost rate by completing and submitting the ICRP Additional Costs Workbook (ACW). The deadline for submitting the workbook, and thus requesting indirect cost rates, was January 19, 2023. TEA issues two indirect cost rates to local educational agencies (LEAs), a restricted rate and an unrestricted … Read More

2024 FFY Random Moment Time Study Program Contact Training

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Important & Required ONWRD Learning recommends that you act now.  Don’t delay as this simple but necessary action is required.   To comply with SHARS and MAC regulations, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requires all LEAs to delegate at least two RMTS Program Contacts to undergo and receive … Read More

SHARS – 504 Audiology Services Update

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) provided Texas LEAs that participate in SHARS information regarding possible new SHARS services.  The implementation of Audiology services provided under Section 504 plans for SHARS is currently pending the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval.  No official decision has been made.  HHSC … Read More

SHARS: Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual

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Referred to often as the TMPPM, the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual is a comprehensive guide for Texas Medicaid providers. It contains information about Texas Medicaid policies, and procedures including SHARS. The TMPPM is updated monthly on the TMHP website at www.tmhp.com to include revisions to policies and procedures that went into effect in … Read More

SHARS Medicaid FMAP Reminder

Stasia ViatorIndustry News, Medicaid

The FMAP (Federal Medical Assistance Percentage) is the federal portion of the SHARS rates submitted on Medicaid claims for LEAs participating in SHARS.  The FMAP dictates how large the potential pool of reimbursement the district can receive under the SHARS program. Reductions in FMAP equate to a reduction in both … Read More

2022 Cost Report Reminders and Notifications

Stasia ViatorIndustry News, Medicaid

Deadline:  The 2022 FFY is due April 1, 2023.  We are less than 30-days away from the deadline date for submissions.   Failure to submit your Cost Report by the due date can result in a hold being placed on your vendor payments until such time an acceptable cost report … Read More