DO NOT FORGET! The Deadline is Quickly Approaching HHSC sent 2019 FFY Cost Report 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, Monday, January 4th, … Read More
SHARS 2020 Cost Reports Opening DELAYED
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
SHARS TELEHEALTH SERVICES EXTENDED
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
SHARS Cost Report Settlement Provider Notice & Informal Appeals
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
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
MAC Financials Delayed Opening for AJ20
New Open Date: December 15, 20020 for MAC Financials April – June 2020 HHSC MAC will delay the opening of the third quarter financials for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 (April – June 2020). The third quarter FFY 2020 will open December 15, 2020 and will close on January 29, … Read More
2019 FFY Cost Report Settlement Notifications
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
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
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