IMPORTANT: RMTS Training Reminders & Requirements

Heidi BickhamMedicaid, Uncategorized

Fairbanks released 2 important email memos on Friday, July 19th regarding 2025 annual RMTS. One is a training reminder regarding their four AUGUST training opportunities for Primary and Secondary LEA employees. Remember – each LEA is REQUIRED to have at least two (2) DISTRICT EMPLOYEES trained EACH YEAR for RMTS … Read More

LoFTS Account Automated Email sent in Error

Heidi BickhamUncategorized

It appears on Friday June 21st, LoFTS sent a “Change your email Address” email in Error. Please see correction post below. LoFTS Account Email Address Change Dear Local Governmental Entity LoFTS User, On Friday, June 21, shortly after 10:00 a.m., Salesforce sent an automated email with the subject “Sandbox: Finish changing … Read More

Speech Therapist Eligible to Conduct SHARS Medicaid Referrals

Stasia ViatorUncategorized

According to federal statue policy language updates made to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM) School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Handbook align with 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §440.110(c)(2)(i-iii)): 42 CFR §440.110 Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and services for individuals with speech, hearing, and language (SLP) and Audiological … Read More

2021 Cost Report Submission Due Date – April 1, 2022

Stasia ViatorUncategorized

Some important reminders about the 2021 FFY Cost Report Cost Report training for the 2021 FFY is mandatory! Unless you have qualified and have been granted a due date extension by HHSC, you are required to submit your accountability report no later than April 1, 2022.  See TAC rule §355.8443 for more … Read More

SHARS Record Retention

Stasia ViatorUncategorized

Record Retention Student-specific records that are required for SHARS become part of the student’s educational records and must be maintained for seven (7) years. All records that are pertinent to SHARS must be maintained by the LEA until all audit questions, appeal hearings, investigations, or court cases are resolved. Records … Read More

SHARS 7-Day Documentation Rule

Stasia ViatorUncategorized

November 1, 2021: SHARS 7-Day Documentation Rule Documentation of services should be generated at the time of service or shortly thereafter, in order to maintain an accurate medical record. Documentation of services must occur within 1 week (7 days) of the time the service is rendered. The following service log … Read More

504 Audiology services for RMTS

Stasia ViatorUncategorized

SHARS: Random Moment Time Study – Audiology Services Eligible for Time Study Beginning October – December 2021, HHSC will begin tracking the 504 Audiology services in the time study, however at this time you will not be able to bill for the services. To track Audiology Services provided by an … Read More

2021 FFY Policy Changes: Parental Consents for Medicaid

Stasia ViatorUncategorized

SHARS: IDEA-B Parental Consent Policy Outlined below includes clarification of what constitutes billing Medicaid under the SHARS program for purposes of parental consent to access a special education student’s public benefit, as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related federal regulations. Per 34 CFR 300.154(d)(2)(l)-(iv) Prior … Read More