Audit season is in full swing and it is important to have the district documentation ready in the event you are selected. ONWARD urges all school districts to ensure the following information follows compliance requirements. Documentation is adequate to support the services reimbursed for Medicaid. The sessions reported for SHARS … Read More
Speech Therapist NPI Numbers & Referral Reminder
Has your district started obtaining this information to be compliant by November 1, 2022? Released on November 1, 2021, changes to the Medicaid program have made it a requirement that a referral is required for Speech Therapy services. The referral must be updated a minimum of one time every … Read More
SHARS Speech Supervision
Let’s talk about Speech Therapy signing requirements versus Speech supervision requirements. Four different types of speech providers do require supervision under the SHARS program; TEA Certified SLP SLP Intern Grandfathered SLP SLP Assistants The rates and procedure codes for TEA Certified, SLP Intern, Grandfathered SLP and ASHA or equivalent SLP are all … Read More
HHSC RMTS PL Audit – Due March 30, 2022
Reminder! HHSC is requesting the job descriptions of only the SHARS delegated nursing and personal care service provider positions listed (filled or vacant positions) on your district’s current participant list (AJ22 quarter). Since these categories can be a mixture of staff at the district and do not require licensure or … Read More
RMTS PL Audit
RMTS PL Audit Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 The RMTS PL Audit is required of ALL districts participating in the SHARS and/or MAC programs. Email notification from info@fairbanksllc.com was sent out Friday, February 25, 2022 to the district’s Primary RMTS Program Contact. If you did not receive the notice, … Read More
SHARS Record Submission and Retention
SHARS providers must maintain and retain documentation and claims to fully document the services and supplies provided and delivered to a student with Texas Medicaid coverage. These documents and claims must be retained for the cessation of service plus seven years or until all audit questions, hearings, investigations, or court … Read More
SHARS Speech Therapy Referrals
SHARS POLICY – Effective November 1, 2021 A Referral is required for Speech Therapy services. The referral must be updated a minimum of one (1) time every three (3) calendar years and must be signed and dated within three (3) calendar years before the initiation of services. In order … Read More
OT/PT Physician Prescriptions
SHARS POLICY – Effective November 1, 2021 A prescription is required for OT/PT services. The prescription must be updated a minimum of one time every three (3) calendar years. The prescription for OT/PT services must be signed and dated before the initiation of services. OT services may be reimbursed up … Read More
SHARS 7-Day Documentation Rule
November 1, 2021: SHARS 7-Day Documentation Rule Documentation of services should be generated at the time of service or shortly thereafter, in order to maintain an accurate medical record. Documentation of services must occur within 1 week (7 days) of the time the service is rendered. The following service log … Read More
TEA 2019-2020 SHARS Audit Findings Report
TEA 2019-2020 SHARS Audit Findings Report Onward is committed to ensuring Texas school districts understand and follow SHARS regulations in order to maintain a fully compliant Medicaid program. Audit findings issued by TEA will help better understand necessary documentation updates and changes as it pertains to Medicaid reimbursement. We love … Read More