2020 FFY SHARS Claims Deadline Is Here ONWARD requires all 2020 FFY SHARS claims (i.e. dates of service 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020) to be submitted to ONWARD no later than Dec 31, 2020. Claims must be validated and sent to TMHP no later than January 3, 2021 for processing. This … Read More
Stay SHARS Compliant!
SHARS Compliance is Key ONWARD wants our clients to stay current and knowledgeable on SHARS regulations as it applies to compliant Medicaid reimbursement. ONWARD works hand-in-hand with HHSC, TEA and other agencies to provide school districts with the most up-to-date information available on SHARS. We serve as advocates for school … Read More
MAC Financial Services, Reminders & Deadlines
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
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
ONWARD is an Awarded Vendor with many Leading Purchasing Cooperatives in Texas
ONWARD is NOW an Awarded Vendor with TIPS Purchasing Cooperative and Good Buy Purchasing Cooperative Austin, TX August 31, 2020 – ONWARD Medicaid SHARS is now an Awarded Vendor through TIPS Purchasing Cooperative and Good Buy from Region 2 Purchasing Cooperative and previously awarded Region 19 ESC’s Allied States Purchasing … Read More
TEA 2019-2020 SHARS Audit Findings Report
TEA 2019-2020 SHARS Audit Findings Report Onward is committed to ensuring Texas school districts understand and follow SHARS regulations in order to maintain a fully compliant Medicaid program. Audit findings issued by TEA will help better understand necessary documentation updates and changes as it pertains to Medicaid reimbursement. We love … Read More
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Deadline Date Reminder
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Districts that provide SHARS services may consider applying for Federal COVID-19 Provider Relieve Fund. These funds can assist with district’s COVID-19 related expenses. Applicants are eligible to receive approximately 2 percent of reported gross revenue from 2018 or the most recent complete tax year. The … Read More
Certification of Funds Letters – SHARS Finance
TMHP will continue to email COF letters Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) has released a Provider Notification regarding an extension for the SHARS COF letter notary requirement. SHARS COF letters will continue to be emailed to Texas school districts per the extension, through October 23, 2020. Please click the … Read More
EOY Summer SHARS Reminder
Welcome Summer As summer quickly approaches, Onward encourages school district administrators to remind their providers and contracted staff members to submit any outstanding SHARS sessions for the 2019-2020 school year. In the event your school district intends to provide telehealth services or possibly ESY classroom services during the months of … Read More
Don’t forget to register for 2021 FFY RMTS Training
The 2021 FFY Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Webinars Have Commenced HHSC and Fairbanks have begun hosting both initial and refresher 2021 FFY RMTS certification webinars and you don’t want to miss out or delay! Use the following link to sign up for training: https://rad.hhs.texas.gov/time-study/time-study-isd-training-information How do I know which … Read More