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
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
Don’t Forget! RMTS Quarterly PL Certification is Here
HHSC issued a reminder this week regarding the upcoming RMTS quarter ending date. Quarter PL closing date is Friday, March 5, 2021. The RMTS Contact must update/certify the PL prior to this closing date. The PL can only be accessed by a RMTS Contact who has completed the HHSC mandatory … Read More
SHARS 2020 Cost Reports Opening DELAYED
As a result of the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, the opening of SHARS 2020 cost reports will be DELAYED. HHSC SHARS does not yet have an estimated date for the opening of 2020 cost reports, though we will ensure to give districts 90 days to complete their cost reports, as … Read More
SHARS and MAC Important Dates 2020-2021
ONWARD Important Date Reminders 12/04/2020 – 2019 Cost Report Settlement Statements Released 12/13/2020– All claims prior to 10/1/2020 must be documented in ONWARD 12/15/2020 – JM21 Participant list is due 01/01/2021 – FFY2020 Cost Reports estimated to open in STAIRS 01/03/2021 – FFY2019 Cost report Informal Review request is due. 01/03/2021 … Read More
***SHARS TELEHEALTH EXTENDED***
SHARS expanded telehealth services are available until November 30, 2020. SHARS and special education guidance remain in effect and are eligible for the following service areas: Audiology services Counseling/ Psychological services * Occupational Therapy* Physician services Physical Therapy Speech Therapy* *these services are always billable Telehealth services must meet specific criteria: … Read More
MAC Quarter Jan – Mar 2020 is now open in Fairbanks
HHSC released an official notification on August 19, 2020 that Fairbanks is now open for the 2nd quarter 2020 FFY MAC Financials (January-March 2020 (Q2 – JM20). The quarter opens on August 17, 2020 and close on October 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. CST. The HHSC trained MAC Financial Contact for … Read More
Provider Relief Fund – Application Deadline Notification
As part of its ongoing efforts to provide financial relief to healthcare providers impacted by COVID-19, today the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing an application deadline extension for the Phase 2 general distribution to Medicaid, Medicaid managed care, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and dental providers. … Read More
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