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
Senate Bill 89 Requirements
Senate Bill 89 Requirements As a result of Senate Bill (SB) 89, the COVID-19 Special Education Recovery Act, Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees must complete a required supplement as a written statement included in the IEP of each child enrolled in the local education agency (LEA) during the 2019-2020 … Read More
SHARS HHSC Policy Webinars
Regarding new SHARS policies taking effect November 1, 2021 HHSC has posted the seminar handouts. Please use the provided links to download reference materials. Topic 1 – September 14, 2021 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/200661289770517520 Topic 2 – October , 1, 2021 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/1276689548576497163 If you have not register for any of the HHSC … Read More
2021 FFY Policy Changes: Parental Consents for Medicaid
SHARS: IDEA-B Parental Consent Policy Outlined below includes clarification of what constitutes billing Medicaid under the SHARS program for purposes of parental consent to access a special education student’s public benefit, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related federal regulations. Per 34 CFR 300.154(d)(2)(l)-(iv) Prior … Read More
SHARS: New Parental Consent Guidelines
2021 FFY Policy Changes Outlined below includes clarification of what constitutes billing Medicaid under the SHARS program for purposes of parental consent to access a special education student’s public benefit, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related federal regulations. Per 34 CFR 300.154(d)(2)(l)-(iv) Prior … Read More
SHARS Change for Texas Medicaid October 1, 2021
Significant SHARS Policy Changes Issued by the Health and Human Services Commissions on August 13, 2021, the SHARS Medicaid program will undergo changes that will impact all service areas, along with interim reporting and Cost Report requirements. The ONWARD team is working to put together documentation of these changes. HHSC … Read More
New SHARS Regulations as of October 1, 2021
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
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
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
July 2020 TEA Special Education Updates and Links
Reminders and Updates from TEA During the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, LEAs must make reasonable efforts to provide the student with the services required by the student’s IEP. If there are services, accommodations, and modifications required by the student’s IEP that cannot be provided during this time, the student’s ARD committee … Read More
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