SHARS Claims Aug – Sept 2020 Deadline Dec 31st

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2020 FFY SHARS Claims Deadline Is Here   ONWARD requires all 2020 FFY SHARS claims (i.e. dates of service 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020) to be submitted to ONWARD no later than Dec 31, 2020.  Claims must be validated and sent to TMHP no later than January 3, 2021 for processing.  This … Read More

SHARS 2020 Cost Reports Opening DELAYED

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As a result of the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the opening of SHARS 2020 cost reports will be DELAYED. HHSC SHARS does not yet have an estimated date for the opening of 2020 cost reports, though we will ensure to give districts 90 days to complete their cost reports, as … Read More

RMTS Time Study Samples Released – Jan-March 2021 Quarter

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2nd Quarter Sample Available Announcement The fiscal year 2021 first quarter (JM21) RMTS sample has been selected and posted on the STAIRS located on the Fairbanks website.  To view the sample selected for your entity, log into STAIRS and select the “Time Study Sample” tab. As a reminder, the JM21 … Read More

SHARS TELEHEALTH SERVICES EXTENDED

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SHARS TELEHEALTH SERVICES EXTENDED INTO THE NEW YEAR SHARS expanded telehealth services are available through January 21, 2021. If the federal public health emergency continues beyond January 21, 2021, then the services are expanded through January 31, 2021. Telehealth services must meet specific criteria: – SHARS and special education guidance remain in … Read More

CARES Act Training Opportunity

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Repeat Session and Q&A for Accounting for and Coding COVID-19 Related Funding TEA will offer a repeat session of the following training this Thursday, December 17, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Title:  Accounting for and Coding COVID-19 Related Funding Session Description:  This training and Q&A session will provide guidance … Read More

SHARS Cost Report Settlement Provider Notice & Informal Appeals

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HHSC SHARS sent Settlement Notices to districts on December 4th, 2020. As a reminder, districts are required to review their cost report, and agree or disagree with the proposed settlement amount within 30 calendar days of the notice, January 3rd, 2021. If a district does not complete the required steps to either agree … Read More

2019 FFY SHARS Cost Report Settlements Approval Required

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The 2019 SHARS cost report settlement is available through Fairbanks in STAIRS.  Deadline to Agree or Disagree is January 3, 2021. On Friday, December 4th your financial contacts would have received an email with time sensitive information.  The email was sent to all “Entity” and “Financial” contacts you have identified … Read More

TEA Telehealth Services Updates

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SHARS expanded telehealth services are available until  December 31, 2020 Telehealth services must meet specific criteria: SHARS and special education guidance remain in effect Eligible telehealth services include: Audiology Services Counseling/ Psychological Services Occupational Therapy Physician Services Physical Therapy Speech Therapy   Parent or adult student consent for specific telehealth services … Read More

2019 FFY Cost Report Settlement Notifications

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December 4, 2020 Settlement notices are issued to inform districts that all HHSC reviews have been completed, any adjustments made are now available for review that a settlement amount has been In anticipation of the Settlement notifications going out on December 4th, Fairbanks and HHSC are sending out emails with … Read More