Personal Care Services – Policy Changes

Stasia ViatorIndustry News

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

SHARS TELEHEALTH SERVICES

Stasia ViatorIndustry News

When schools closed in Spring 2020, telehealth was allowed for some SHARS services. On July 30, 2020, HHSC announced that telehealth flexibilities had been extended through October 23, 2020 unless the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services ends the public health emergency earlier. If the public health emergency ends earlier, HHSC … Read More

2021 MAC Financial Training – HHSC Release

Stasia ViatorIndustry News

2021 MAC Financial Updates IMPORTANT FFY2021 UPDATES:  Annual training conducted by HHSC is mandatory for all Primary and Secondary MAC Financial Contacts. The annual training requirements can be completed by attending webinar training. Consolidated Training Sessions – In an effort to simplify qualification requirements for providers, HHSC has consolidated “Initial” and “Refresher” … Read More

MAC Financial Services, Reminders & Deadlines

Stasia ViatorIndustry News, Press Releases

ONWARD provides complete MAC entry services and audit support ONWARD offers our clients complete consultation, RMTS management, entry and audit support relating to the MAC program.  MAC is a great way to receive additional reimbursement to your school district.  Let the financial experts at ONWARD guide you through the MAC … Read More

ESC-20 SPED News

Stasia ViatorPress Releases

Transparency is the Key to Accessible Communication ESC-20 Special Education Support Services is here to provide resources and professional development to help educators as they serve students with disabilities in-person or online. For more information on September 2020 virtual training sessions connect, register and attend some of these great sessions … Read More

Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended Until 8/28/2020

Stasia ViatorIndustry News

Federal CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Application Deadline Extended Until 8/28/2020 Fairbanks LLC released a reminder on August 21st that the deadline to apply for the Federal CARES Act Provider Relief Fund has been extended to Friday, August 28th, 2020. Interested school districts are encouraged to apply.  In addition, starting … Read More

Provider Relief Fund – Application Deadline Notification

Stasia ViatorUncategorized

As part of its ongoing efforts to provide financial relief to healthcare providers impacted by COVID-19, today the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing an application deadline extension for the Phase 2 general distribution to Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and dental providers. … Read More

TEA is Offering Free Learning Management System

Stasia ViatorIndustry News

TEA Will Offer Free Learning Management System to Texas Schools for Two Years to Help Bolster Remote and Classroom Instruction — This new offering will save school systems up to $40M, and reduce total taxpayer cost up to $22M AUSTIN, Texas – July 30, 2020 – The Texas Education Agency … Read More