ACTION NEEDED: Access to STAIRS will cease on April 30, 2026 The State of Texas Automated Information Reporting System (STAIRS) will officially be retired on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. as HHSC transitions to a new cost reporting platform. What’s Changing? The Texas Health and Human Services Commission … Read More
COST REPORTS: NOW OPEN
April 1st has arrived, which means one thing—SHARS Cost Reports are officially open until June 1st, 2026, for the 2024–2025 reporting year. What Districts Should Do Now Assign Contacts The primary district contact should assign an Alternate Cost Report Certifier (previous financial contact from the district) and an ONWARD finance … Read More
COST REPORT SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS
COST REPORT SEASON OFFICIALLY BEGINS Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2025 School Health and Related Services (SHARS) cost report will be opening on April 1, 2026, in the new State of Texas Electronic Provider System (STEPS.) The primary contact listed in the PEMS system must reflect the entity’s current primary … Read More
STAIRS Is Retiring: Action Needed
ACTION NEEDED: Access to STAIRS will cease on April 30, 2026 The State of Texas Automated Information Reporting System (STAIRS) will officially be retired on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. as HHSC transitions to a new cost reporting platform. What’s Changing? The Texas Health and Human Services Commission … Read More
STAIRS Is Retiring: Action Needed
ACTION NEEDED: Access to STAIRS will cease on April 30, 2026 The State of Texas Automated Information Reporting System (STAIRS) will officially be retired on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. as HHSC transitions to a new cost reporting platform. What’s Changing? The Texas Health and Human Services Commission … Read More
RMTS Deadline: The Third Quarter Participant List is due March 6, 2026
Please remember that the SHARS federal fiscal year 2026 third quarter (AJ26) participant closing closing date is March 06, 2026. The RMTS Contact must update/certify the PL prior to this closing date. The PL can only be accessed by an RMTS Contact who has completed the HHSC mandatory annual training … Read More
MAC Payments Delayed per HHSC
Update on MAC Payments: Processing Issue at HHSC We want to provide an important update regarding Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) payments. Due to a processing issue at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), MAC payments to districts are currently delayed. This issue impacts payments beginning with Quarter JS24 and will … Read More
SHARS Benefits for Audiology set to change Oct. 1, 2025
SHARS Benefit Updates for Audiology Services – Oct. 1, 2025 HHSC conducted a public hearing on Aug. 4, 2025, to receive public comments on proposed Medicaid payment rates to School Health and Related Services (SHARS) reimbursement methodology. The live stream of the meeting can be accessed on HHSC’s Live & Archive … Read More
Revised Provider Requirements for Personal Care Services
Provider Verification Requirements Will Change on October 1, 2025 Updated SHARS Personal Care Service Provider Competence Verification Requirements PCS must only be provided by an individual employed by or contracted with the local education agency (LEA). The individual must: Meet the requirements of 42 CFR § 440.167. Demonstrate the understanding … Read More