For all districts participating in the MAC reimbursement program, HHSC has released the FFY 2023 training dates. Training is mandatory for the district’s primary MAC Financial Contact. It is of the utmost importance that at least 2 district employees are trained for MAC. There is no limit on how many … Read More
Speech Language Credentials Eligible for SHARS
Fairbanks Release November 15, 2022 According to changes to the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM) School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Handbook, provider requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) were amended based on direction from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on … Read More
MAC Financial Quarter Is Open
MAC Quarterly Report April – June 2022 (Q3 AJ2022) This serves as official notification that HHSC has authorized Fairbanks, LLC, to open the MAC Financials for the 3rd quarter of federal fiscal year 2022; April-June 2022 (Q3 AJ22). The quarter opens on September 26, 2022 and will close on November 11, 2022 at 6:00 … Read More
2023 FFY Random Moment Time Study Training
2023 FFY Random Moment Time Study Training for Primary & Secondary Program Contacts RMTS annual training is mandatory for all school districts that wish to participate in the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) and/or SHARS. Training sessions are conducted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). It is crucial … Read More
SHARS Benefits to Change for Texas Medicaid
SHARS Benefits to Change for Texas Medicaid As we approach the beginning of the 2023 FFY (October 1, 2022) as well as the November 1, 2022 deadline for Speech Pathology policy changes, ONWARD wishes to remind you of these prior notifications. Starting in August 13, 2021 ONWARD began releasing training … Read More
Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) Financials
This serves as official notification that HHSC has authorized Fairbanks, LLC, to open the MAC Financials for the 3rd quarter of federal fiscal year 2022; April-June 2022 (Q3 AJ22). The quarter opens on September 26, 2022 and will close on November 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. CST. The HHSC trained MAC Financial Contact … Read More
Fairbanks Announcements – SHARS: RMTS PL
Fairbanks and HHSC released several notifications to Texas school districts and charter schools outlining updates and changes regarding the Random Moment Time Study process. Below you will find three topics regarding the Participant List. Please review the information below. Participant List Audits Earlier this year, Texas Education Agency (TEA) began … Read More
October 1st Changes to SHARS – 2023 FFY
SHARS Benefits to Change for Texas Medicaid October 1, 2022 Effective for dates of service on or after October 1, 2022, School Health and Related Services (SHARS) benefits will change for Texas Medicaid. Overview of Benefit Changes Major changes to this medical benefit include the following: Clarification relating to parental … Read More
TEA Certified Speech Therapists Not Approved for SHARS Reimbursement
TEA Certified Speech Therapists Not Approved for SHARS Reimbursement TEA wants to remind school districts that as of October 1, 2022 TEA certified speech therapists will no longer be an approved speech therapy provider for SHARS reimbursements. Originally this information was published in the Proposed Policies Changes document released in … Read More
Random Moment Time Study Program Contacts
ONWARD is here to provide our clients with information and reminders regarding the SHARS program. We want to emphasize important points from HHSC regarding RMTS. Primary RMTS Program Contact The Primary RMTS Contact is responsible for ensuring the district complies with all RMTS requirements and serves as a communicator between … Read More