SHARS 2020 Cost Reports

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Correction Requests Reminder Districts wishing to correct information submitted in the 2020 SHARS Cost Report are allowed a correction period of 60 days from the close date (April 1, 2021). The correction period closes May 31, 2021. Any district that has not requested and completed corrections to their 2020 SHARS Cost Report by … Read More

Oct – Dec 2020 MAC Financial Quarter is Open

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HHSC released an official notice that Fairbanks has been authorized to open the MAC Financials for the 1st quarter of federal fiscal year 2021; October – December 2020 (Q1 OD20). The quarter will open on May 10, 2021 and will close on July 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. CST. The HHSC trained MAC Financial … Read More

SHARS: Telehealth Extension Dates

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Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) has released a Provider Notification regarding extension dates for SHARS Telehealth services. SHARS Telehealth flexibilities have been extended through May 31st, 2020. 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 or … Read More

2021–2022 Indirect Cost Rates for Independent School Districts

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Process for Certification of 2021–2022 Indirect Cost Rates for Independent School Districts The TEA has uploaded the completed Indirect Cost Rate Proposals (ICRPs) in GFFC Reports and Data Collections. ISDs that requested an indirect cost rate must review, approve, and certify their ICRP data by May 21, 2021.  The following … Read More

2022 FFY RMTS Training Sessions Are Open

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Get Signed Up Today   HHSC released the 2022 FFY Random Moment Time Study Training dates, now available for you to register.  Below is the complete schedule of dates for both initial and refresher courses. If you attended RMTS training for the 2021 FFY and you have an active Fairbanks … Read More

2022 FFY RMTS Notice Regarding Annual Training

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HHSC Time Study Certification Reminder On April 12, 2021 HHSC released an email reminding all school districts participating in SHARS and MAC that annual RMTS training is mandatory for at least two district employees designated by the entity as a RMTS Contact. If your district is contracted with a cooperative, … Read More

Move ONWARD to a Better SHARS Solution

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Let ONWARD launch your SHARS program into the future with the best Medicaid solution available for your school district. INDUSTRY EXPERTISE The ONWARD team brings a combined 70+ years of experience working with over 500 Texas school districts in SHARS Medicaid claiming and services.  It is our goal to ensure … Read More

SHARS Telehealth Services Extended

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SHARS Services Provided Through Telemedicine or Telehealth Last updated on 3/25/2021 If a school that participates in SHARS provides instruction to a Medicaid-eligible student during this time, the school may seek Medicaid reimbursement for SHARS services delivered through telemedicine or telehealth, assuming all other SHARS program requirements are met.  These flexibilities … Read More

Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Deadline Extended

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Deadline Extension Due to ongoing weather conditions and power outages, the CRF PPRP deadline for new applications and amendments has again been extended.  All amendments and new applications must now be received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  This extension affects all LEAs that previously requested a new application or amendment … Read More