IEP & School Medicaid (SHARS) Billing Software for Texas

Key facts about SHARS that Texas districts need to know, from covered services to billing rules. Relay's IEP and Medicaid billing software helps you manage your special education and Medicaid programs in one place.

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IEP & School Medicaid (SHARS) Billing Software for Texas

What our clients in Texas say

The Relay team made what could have been a complicated process feel organized and manageable from start to finish. Our representative is extremely knowledgeable and truly a joy to work with. She takes the time to ensure we understand every step and is always responsive to our questions. The entire team has also been incredibly helpful, maintaining open communication and consistent support throughout our partnership. We are very pleased with our decision to switch and look forward to continuing to work with Relay.

Director of Special Education
Texas

Key Features in Texas

  • Provider-First Mobile Documentation: Mobile documentation supports busy SHARS providers, making it easier to capture services accurately during the school day while reducing administrative work
  • District SHARS Support: Relay works alongside Texas districts to help them stay compliant with SHARS requirements, working alongside teams to answer questions and support consistent, accurate documentation
  • Connected Service Data: By bringing service data together from SIS, IEP, and other district systems, Relay reduces manual entry and helps ensure services delivered to students are captured correctly
  • Clear Program Visibility: Dashboards and reporting give districts a clear view of SHARS activity, helping teams understand program use and direct more resources toward supporting students
IEP & School Medicaid (SHARS) Billing Software for Texas

Texas School Medicaid Coverage

  • Audiology Services
  • Counseling
  • Nursing Services
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Personal Care Services
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Services
  • Psychological Services, including assessments
  • Speech Therapy
  • Specialized Transportation as defined by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

Eligibility & Billing in Texas

SHARS covers children age 20 and younger who are Medicaid-eligible, enrolled in their public school’s special education program, meet special education rules described in IDEA, and the IEP prescribes the Medicaid-eligible services as necessary services.

What's Needed in Texas

Supervision Signoff
Yes
Modifiers on Procedure Codes
Yes
Prescriptions Needed
Yes
Telehealth
Yes
Free Care Expansion
No
*This should not be taken as state guidance and please refer to your state manual for the most updated guidance and regulations.

Confidence at Every Step of the IEP Process.

Help IEP teams stay compliant and spend less time on documentation so they can focus on supporting students.

Spend Less Time on Medicaid Administration. Gain Confidence in Compliance and Funding.

Support documentation and billing across IEP and expanded services, turning the work your providers deliver into audit-ready claims and Medicaid funding.

Equip Your Special Services Team

Documenting, claiming, and reimbursing for Medicaid in school districts is complex and evolves quickly. These resources will equip your team with the resources they need to simplify special services and recoup the Medicaid revenue they've earned.

Give your team their time back

See how Relay makes special services simpler from the first log to the last claim.