SHARS Rate Public Hearing: July 30th, 2024

Heidi BickhamMedicaid, Press Releases

SHARS Rate Hearing July 30, 2024 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will conduct a public hearing on July 30, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., to receive public comments on proposed Medicaid Payment Rates to School Health and Related Services (SHARS) reimbursement methodology. A notice with additional detailed information … Read More

TEA UPDATE: January 19, 2024 Indirect Cost Report Proposal Deadline

Heidi BickhamMedicaid, Press Releases

Please see TEA’s January 2, 2024 Bulletin regarding the January 19th, 2024 deadline for submitting the “Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) workbook. ⚠️ BULLETIN LINK⚠️ Department of Grant Compliance and Administration Deadline Reminder from the Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting Division January 19, 2024: Deadline for Requesting Indirect Cost Rates … Read More

MAC Financial NOW OPEN Quarter Notice JS23

Heidi BickhamIndustry News, Medicaid, Press Releases

MAC opens TODAY: November 20, 2023 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has authorized Fairbanks, LLC, to open the MAC Financials for the 4th quarter of federal fiscal year 2023; July-September 2023 (Q4 JS23). The quarter will open on November 20, 2023 and will close on January 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. … Read More

December 15, 2023 is the next RMTS PL Closing date

Heidi BickhamMedicaid, Press Releases

Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Federal Fiscal Year 2024 (October 2023 to September 2024) Participant List Closing #1 Please remember that the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 (October 2023 to September 2024) first quarter PL closing date is December 15, 2023. The RMTS Contact must update/certify the PL prior to this closing date.  … Read More

What is the Certification of Funds Statement

Stasia ViatorPress Releases

COF Statement Dates Explained The SHARS handbook has new language with regards to Certification of Funds (COF).  The content included below can be found on page 39. SHARS providers are required to certify on a quarterly basis the amount reimbursed during the previous federal fiscal quarter.  TMHP Provider Enrollment mails … Read More

Rate Changes for Speech Therapy Effective 2023 FFY

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ONWARD News Bulletin SHARS federal fiscal year (FFY) procedure codes and rates are published annually in October based upon the Cost Report settlements 4-years prior. Generally speaking, procedure codes/rates are only updated on the odd years, though that is not a hard rule.  Rates can be billed based upon minutes, … Read More