SHARS: Starting 2020-2021 Services As districts prepare to begin a new school year, SHARS implementation requires attention and preparation. Below are general SHARS tips to keep in mind: Targeted Parent Consent and Notification Parental consent for SHARS billing is required. The rules have not changed. Signed written parental consent must … Read More
Be Heard! Respond to HHSC’s SHARS and MAC Voluntary Surveys – Deadline Tomorrow!
Don’t miss your chance to give feedback to HHSC regarding SHARS & MAC SHARS Enrollment Process Survey HHSC’s voluntary survey for SHARS school districts to communicate their experience with the SHARS enrollment process and other program-related items will be closing tomorrow, June 25th, 2020. Please respond to each question and … Read More
TX Schools New Modes for Calculating Attendance in 2020-2021
Texas will offer school districts 2 new ways to calculate attendance for state funding On Tuesday, June 23rd the TEA announced its two modes of attendance-counting for the 2020-21 school year and how they will contribute towards state funding. The two new modes to fund remote instruction are: Synchronous instruction — … Read More
MAC TIN Error Has Been Corrected
MAC Update For districts participating in MAC, some providers may have noticed their district’s Texas Identification Number (TIN) showing on MAC October – December 2019 financials was incorrect. HHSC and Fairbanks, LLC are aware of this issue, and it has been resolved. This issue will not affect payment for providers that have already submitted … Read More
MAC Deadline Approaching June 26, 2020
Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Deadline Reminder Upcoming June 26, 2020 Deadline for MAC Participants October-December 2019 Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) financial submission is due on June 26, 2020. What is MAC? The school-based Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program provides Texas school districts, including public charter schools, the opportunity to obtain … Read More
RMTS Sample Moments are Due
Certify Sample Moments Before Holiday Time Off As Texas ISDs approach the summer break, don’t forget log onto the STAIRS system and check the completion of all RMTS sampled moments and to ensure any unanswered moments will not exceed the five working day response deadline. Sampled moments must be completed … Read More
SHARS Voluntary Provider Enrollment Survey
ACT NOW to Give your Feedback to HHSC About the SHARS Enrollment Process This is a friendly reminder that HHSC is conducting a voluntary survey for SHARS providers to communicate their experience with the SHARS enrollment process and other program-related items. This survey takes about 5 minutes, and is anonymous and … 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
May 7, 2020 TEA Updates Regarding Special Education and COVID-19
Considerations during COVID-19 Pandemic New TEA guidance released on May 7, 2020 provides the following responses to frequently asked questions surrounding special education during the COVID-19 pandemic. To view the full FAQ guide visit disasterinfo@tea.texas.gov. Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committees How should ARD committees … Read More