Certify Sample Moments Before Holiday Time Off As you approach the holiday season you are reminded to log onto the STAIRS system and check the completion of all RMTS sampled moments and to ensure any unanswered moments will not exceed the five working day response deadline. Sampled moments must be completed … Read More
Upcoming RMTS Deadline: December 15, 2020
Don’t Forget! The 2nd Quarter RMTS PL, which includes staff to be included in your January – March 2020 PL, deadline date is December 15, 2020. As your district’s RMTS Contact you must update/certify the participant list prior to this deadline date. The participant list can only be accessed by a … Read More
Stay SHARS Compliant!
SHARS Compliance is Key ONWARD wants our clients to stay current and knowledgeable on SHARS regulations as it applies to compliant Medicaid reimbursement. ONWARD works hand-in-hand with HHSC, TEA and other agencies to provide school districts with the most up-to-date information available on SHARS. We serve as advocates for school … Read More
Time Study End Date Extended – FFY 2021
On November 11, 2020 Fairbanks released a notice for which the Time Study End date that was set to initially end on Friday, December 11, 2020, has been extended through Friday, December 18th. If your district is still open after December 11th, and you have a participant(s) scheduled to receive a Random Moment Time … Read More
SHARS Cost Report: STAIRS Information
Upload Center in STAIRS The Upload Center in STAIRS allows districts to upload documentation that support claimed costs in SHARS Cost Report. Districts are encouraged to upload any and all supporting documentation preparation of the Cost Report or soon after submission. To assist in more expeditious audit reviews, HHSC SHARS … Read More
COVID-19: CARE Act Provider Relief Fund
Districts that provide SHARS services (including new providers) may consider applying for the HHS COVID-19 Provider Relieve Fund. These funds can assist with district’s COVID-19 related expenses. Applicants who submit by Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET will be considered for funding. Some districts received payments during the Phase 2- General Distribution. … Read More
***SHARS TELEHEALTH EXTENDED***
SHARS expanded telehealth services are available until November 30, 2020. SHARS and special education guidance remain in effect and are eligible for the following service areas: Audiology services Counseling/ Psychological services * Occupational Therapy* Physician services Physical Therapy Speech Therapy* *these services are always billable Telehealth services must meet specific criteria: … Read More
Personal Care Services – Policy Changes
Personal Care Services – Policy Changes – Effective October 2020 Release by Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) PCS are support services provided to clients who meet the definition of medical necessity and require assistance with the performance of ADLs, instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and health maintenance activities … Read More
FAQ: SHARS Parental Consent – Digital Signatures
Can a digital signature be used for the one-time SHARS parental consent and/or service logs? If certain conditions are met, an electronic signature is acceptable: Prior to accepting an electronic signature, a state agency shall ensure that the level of security used to identify the signer of a message and … Read More
Specialized Transportation Eligible for SHARS Billing
ONWARD is always focused on accurate and compliant documentation for SHARS Medicaid reimbursement. Released by TEA, the information below supports ONWARD’s guidance on SHARS regulations for Specialized Transportation services. Students receive special transportation based on criteria set forth in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Eligibility for SHARS billing … Read More