Some important reminders about the 2021 FFY Cost Report Cost Report training for the 2021 FFY is mandatory! Unless you have qualified and have been granted a due date extension by HHSC, you are required to submit your accountability report no later than April 1, 2022. See TAC rule §355.8443 for more … Read More
TMHP is Releasing 2020 FFY Cost Reports
The first round of 2020 FFY Cost Report Settlements are scheduled to be released on Friday, February 25, 2022. Districts that filed either an informal or formal appeal may not receive their Cost Report settlement at the end of the week, however settlements will continue to be released as the … Read More
RMTS PL Closing Date March 4, 2022
The final active RMTS quarter, April – June 2022 participant list closing date is March 4, 2022. The RMTS Contact must update/certify the PL prior to this closing date. The PL can only be accessed by a RMTS Contact who has completed the HHSC mandatory annual training requirements. If your … Read More
Charter Schools Indirect Cost Rate Applications Due
Charter Schools Indirect Cost Rate Applications due March 31, 2022 Charter schools must request an indirect cost rate each year, which they must do for the upcoming school year, by completing and submitting the Request for an Indirect Cost Rate for Charter Schools for 2022–2023 online survey. The deadline … Read More
SHARS Cost Report IEP Ratio Reminder
SHARS Cost Report IEP Ratio Reminder As clarified in the SHARS notice released on August 8, 2021 guidance, for Parental Consent has not changed but has been clarified. When applying requirements to the SHARS ratios, parental consent is required only for students in the numerator. HHSC states, students that are … Read More
TMHP 1099 Form
Every January, Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) mails Medicaid provider (hospitals, doctors, clinics, LEAs) a 1099 form for revenue generated during the previous calendar year. Since SHARS is a reimbursement program, districts are not required to report SHARS revenue as income. However, your ONWARD finance team suggests the 1099 … Read More
RMTS Training Compliance
Federal Fiscal Year 2022 (October 2021 to September 2022) In reviewing the previous FFY 2021 training compliance, several districts were non-compliant, therefore HHSC and Fairbanks want to make sure districts are informed of the RMTS training requirements. Annual training is mandatory for at least two district employees designated by the entity as … Read More
SHARS Telehealth Extension
Multiple Medicaid COVID-19 Flexibilities Extended Through January 31, 2022 TMHP has released a Provider Notification regarding extension dates for SHARS Telehealth services. SHARS Telehealth flexibilities have been extended through January 31, 2022. Texas Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) must provide all medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services to eligible clients. Administrative procedures such … Read More
SHARS Record Submission and Retention
SHARS providers must maintain and retain documentation and claims to fully document the services and supplies provided and delivered to a student with Texas Medicaid coverage. These documents and claims must be retained for the cessation of service plus seven years or until all audit questions, hearings, investigations, or court … Read More
SHARS 2021 FFY Cost Report Training Dates
The first SHARS Cost Report Training session for federal fiscal year 2021 (October 2020 to September 2021) will take place on January 11, 2022. In accordance with Title 1 TAC §355.102(d), it is the responsibility of the provider to ensure that each Cost Report Preparer has completed the required state-sponsored … Read More