TEA Certified Speech Therapists Not Approved for SHARS Reimbursement TEA wants to remind school districts that as of October 1, 2022 TEA certified speech therapists will no longer be an approved speech therapy provider for SHARS reimbursements. Originally this information was published in the Proposed Policies Changes document released in … Read More
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Program Rules for SHARS
August 22, 2022 – 1:00 pm Hearing. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing to receive public comments on the proposed Title 1, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §354.1341, concerning Benefits and Limitations; and §354.1342, concerning Conditions for Participation for the School Health and Related … Read More
Random Moment Time Study Program Contacts
ONWARD is here to provide our clients with information and reminders regarding the SHARS program. We want to emphasize important points from HHSC regarding RMTS. Primary RMTS Program Contact The Primary RMTS Contact is responsible for ensuring the district complies with all RMTS requirements and serves as a communicator between … Read More
SHARS 2023 FFY HHSC Training
In anticipation of the approval of the amendments to 1 TAC §355.8443, HHSC-PFD is hosting a training to go over the SHARS program and the amendments. Both your ONWARD team and HHSC highly recommend your district SHARS administrators attend at lest one of the webinars to ensure a smooth transition for … Read More
SHARS Proposed Policy Changes as of October 1, 2022
HHSC has proposed changes to the SHARS Handbook in the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM). Below are a couple of topics considered for changes: – expand audiology services to students eligible for 504 services, and – update allowable provider types for speech-language services. The complete document is available at … Read More
SHARS Policy Updates and TEA Typical Findings
Parental Consents “Informed consent is agreement to do something or to allow something to happen only after all the relevant facts are disclosed.” Prospective Consent – Consent for future services/billing. Targeted Distribution – Consent is applicable to a child receiving eligible special education services and who has been identified as … Read More
School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Clarifications
Documentation Requirements For reimbursement of SHARS benefits, SHARS providers should adhere to documentation requirements and privacy standards set forth by professional licensure requirements, medical practice standards, the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, and any applicable federal and state laws. … Read More
2021 Cost Report Correction Request Reminder
Districts wishing to correct information submitted in the 2021 SHARS Cost Report are allowed a correction period of 60 days from the close date (April 1, 2022). The correction period closes May 31, 2022. Any district that has not requested and completed corrections to their 2021 SHARS Cost Report by the deadline … Read More
SHARS Telehealth Extension
Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) released a Provider Notification regarding SHARS Telehealth services. SHARS Telehealth flexibilities ended effective April 30, 2022 and have been replaced by related interim guidance. Please click the link to the view this important notification. If you have any additional questions, please contact the SHARS Analysts … Read More
SHARS Reimbursement Methodology – HHSC Accepting Comments
Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Rule — Reimbursement Methodology for School Health and Related Services (SHARS) The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is accepting comments on the proposed new Title 1, Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §355.8443, concerning the Reimbursement Methodology for School Health and Related Services (SHARS). The … Read More