IMPORTANT SHARS ANNOUNCEMENT! The public comments for the SHARS policy are under review with responses to be posted by 9/1/2021. The proposed changes to the TMPPM will be implemented 10/1/2021. We anticipate posting several provider notifications to the TMHP website no later than 8/13/2021 (45 days prior to 10/1 implementation) … Read More
SHARS – Telehealth Extension Dates: July 31, 2021
TMHP has released a Provider Notification regarding extension dates for SHARS Telehealth services. SHARS Telehealth flexibilities have been extended through July 31, 2021. If a school that participates in the SHARS program provides instruction to a Medicaid-eligible student during this time, the school may seek Medicaid reimbursement for SHARS services delivered … Read More
SHARS Certification of Funds (COF): Flexibility Expiring
TMHP has released a Provider Notification regarding the SHARS Certification of Funds (COF) COVID flexibility, which will expire June 30, 2021. Effective July 1, 2021, providers will once again receive a mailed COF letter (rather than electronic) and must submit a notarized paper COF response letter to TMHP by mail. TMHP will allocate … Read More
SHARS 2020 Cost Reports
Correction Requests Reminder Districts wishing to correct information submitted in the 2020 SHARS Cost Report are allowed a correction period of 60 days from the close date (April 1, 2021). The correction period closes May 31, 2021. Any district that has not requested and completed corrections to their 2020 SHARS Cost Report by … Read More
RMTS Participant List for Oct – Dec 2022 (FFY 2022) is now Open
The Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Participant List (PL) for October 2021 – December 2021 is now open. To be eligible to obtain Medicaid reimbursements for SHARS and/or MAC each district must participate in the RMTS each quarter. Failure to do so will mean that your district will not be eligible … Read More
Oct – Dec 2020 MAC Financial Quarter is Open
HHSC released an official notice that Fairbanks has been authorized to open the MAC Financials for the 1st quarter of federal fiscal year 2021; October – December 2020 (Q1 OD20). The quarter will open on May 10, 2021 and will close on July 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. CST. The HHSC trained MAC Financial … Read More
SHARS: Telehealth Extension Dates
Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) has released a Provider Notification regarding extension dates for SHARS Telehealth services. SHARS Telehealth flexibilities have been extended through May 31st, 2020. Please click the link to the view this important notification. If you have any additional questions, please contact the SHARS Rate Analysts at ProviderFinanceSHARS@hhs.texas.gov or … Read More
2022 FFY RMTS Training Sessions Are Open
Get Signed Up Today HHSC released the 2022 FFY Random Moment Time Study Training dates, now available for you to register. Below is the complete schedule of dates for both initial and refresher courses. If you attended RMTS training for the 2021 FFY and you have an active Fairbanks … Read More
2022 FFY RMTS Notice Regarding Annual Training
HHSC Time Study Certification Reminder On April 12, 2021 HHSC released an email reminding all school districts participating in SHARS and MAC that annual RMTS training is mandatory for at least two district employees designated by the entity as a RMTS Contact. If your district is contracted with a cooperative, … Read More
SHARS Telehealth Services Extended
SHARS Services Provided Through Telemedicine or Telehealth Last updated on 3/25/2021 If a school that participates in SHARS provides instruction to a Medicaid-eligible student during this time, the school may seek Medicaid reimbursement for SHARS services delivered through telemedicine or telehealth, assuming all other SHARS program requirements are met. These flexibilities … Read More