Annual Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Requirements

Niki KellyUncategorized

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Mandatory Annual Training for Local Education Agencies (LEA) Federal Fiscal Year 2026 (Oct. 2025–Sept. 2026)  The Primary RMTS Contact is responsible for ensuring the LEA complies with all RMTS requirements and serves as a liaison between Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and their district participants. Compliance … Read More

SHARS Funding at Risk

Niki KellyIndustry News

SHARS Funding at Risk What Texas School Districts Need to Know About H.R. 1 The U.S. House of Representatives is currently advancing H.R. 1 – “The One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping proposal with major implications for public services — including school-based Medicaid programs like SHARS (School Health and … Read More

The Urgent Case for Amending SB 1952

Niki KellyIndustry News, Medicaid

Why Texas School Districts Must Act Now to Protect SHARS Funding   The Texas Legislature is just one vote away from passing Senate Bill 1952, a proposal that, on the surface, claims to address Medicaid fraud—but in reality, could permanently strip away transparency, oversight, and collaboration from the way the … Read More

Deadline to Certify an Indirect Cost Rate Proposal

Niki KellyCost Report, Medicaid

The Deadline for Submitting ICRP Certification to receive indirect cost rates for use with 2025–2026 grant applications is Friday, May 16, 2025   As outlined in the April 17, 2025 To the Administrator Addressed (TAA) letter posted to the TEA Correspondence webpage, independent school districts that requested an indirect cost rate must review, approve, … Read More

RMTS Training Announcement: Mandatory LEA Training for FFY 2026

Niki KellyMedicaid, RMTS

RMTS Training Announcement: Mandatory LEA Training for FFY 2026 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has released the mandatory Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) training schedule for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) participating in Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) and School Health and Related Services (SHARS) for Federal Fiscal Year … Read More

Public Hearing on SHARS Funding

Niki KellyIndustry News, Press Releases

Texas Schools Need Your Voice Special Education & SHARS Funding On the Line Over the past two years,Texas school districts have lost tens of millions in SHARS Medicaid reimbursements due to restrictive state-level billing policies and implementation changes. These losses directly impact on your ability to fund special education staff, … Read More

2024 Cost Report – Training Deadline

Niki KellyMedicaid

Final Opportunity: 2024 SHARS Cost Report Training – March 18 Attention school district finance teams! The Primary Financial Contact for your district must complete the required SHARS Cost Report Training to ensure compliance with Medicaid reimbursement guidelines. Last Training Session Details 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 … Read More

URGENT: S.B. 1952 & the Future of SHARS

Niki KellyIndustry News

Texas School Districts: Urgent Alert on S.B. 1952 and the Future of SHARS Administration Texas school districts are facing a critical legislative proposal that could dramatically alter the administration of Medicaid reimbursements under the School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program. Senate Bill 1952 (S.B. 1952), currently under consideration in … Read More

RMTS Participant List Deadline

Niki KellyMedicaid, RMTS

Reminder: RMTS Participant List Certification Deadline – March 7th at 6 PM The deadline for school districts to certify their Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) participant lists for the third quarter is March 7 at 6 PM.  Missing this deadline could result in your district being excluded from the SHARS … Read More