2021 FFY Cost Report Reminder All LEAs that participated in the SHARS program between the dates of October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 are required to complete the 2021 FFY Cost Report. Unless you have qualified and have been granted a due date extension by HHSC, you are required to submit … Read More
RMTS PL Audit
RMTS PL Audit Submission Deadline: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 The RMTS PL Audit is required of ALL districts participating in the SHARS and/or MAC programs. Email notification from info@fairbanksllc.com was sent out Friday, February 25, 2022 to the district’s Primary RMTS Program Contact. If you did not receive the notice, … Read More
2021 Cost Report Submission Due Date – April 1, 2022
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
RMTS PL Closing Date March 4, 2022
The final active RMTS quarter, April – June 2022 participant list closing date is March 4, 2022. 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 annual training requirements. If your … Read More
Telehealth Extensions for SHARS
SHARS telehealth services have been extended. Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) has released a Provider Notification regarding extension dates. Please click the link to the view this important notification. If you have any additional questions, please contact the SHARS Rate Analysts at ProviderFinanceSHARS@hhs.texas.gov.SHARS Telehealth flexibilities have been extended through April 30, 2022. … Read More
SHARS Cost Report IEP Ratio Reminder
SHARS Cost Report IEP Ratio Reminder As clarified in the SHARS notice released on August 8, 2021 guidance, for Parental Consent has not changed but has been clarified. When applying requirements to the SHARS ratios, parental consent is required only for students in the numerator. HHSC states, students that are … Read More
RMTS Training Compliance
Federal Fiscal Year 2022 (October 2021 to September 2022) In reviewing the previous FFY 2021 training compliance, several districts were non-compliant, therefore HHSC and Fairbanks want to make sure districts are informed of the RMTS training requirements. Annual training is mandatory for at least two district employees designated by the entity as … Read More
SHARS Telehealth Extension
Multiple Medicaid COVID-19 Flexibilities Extended Through January 31, 2022 TMHP has released a Provider Notification regarding extension dates for SHARS Telehealth services. SHARS Telehealth flexibilities have been extended through January 31, 2022. Texas Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) must provide all medically necessary, Medicaid-covered services to eligible clients. Administrative procedures such … Read More
Indirect Cost Rate Applications due January 19th
District Finance Members: Indirect Cost Rate Applications due January 19th The unrestricted indirect cost rate is utilized on the SHARS Cost Report as well as the MAC Report to capture reimbursement for administrative costs. In order for districts to benefit from an Indirect Cost Rate, School districts must request an indirect cost rate each year by completing and submitting the Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) Additional … Read More
SHARS Record Submission and Retention
SHARS providers must maintain and retain documentation and claims to fully document the services and supplies provided and delivered to a student with Texas Medicaid coverage. These documents and claims must be retained for the cessation of service plus seven years or until all audit questions, hearings, investigations, or court … Read More