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CMS Has Approved State Plan Amendment for SHARS Audiology Services

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the state plan amendment related to the implementation of audiology evaluation and management services that are provided to eligible students. This is in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership (TMHP) announced that CMS approval was pending in the article titled “Update to Article ‘SHARS Benefits to Change for Texas Medicaid October 1, 2022.’” The article also stated that School Health and Related Services (SHARS) providers would be notified when the implementation was approved.

On April 1, 2026, TMHP will update the “Overview” section of the Texas Medicaid Provider Procedures Manual (TMPPM), School Health and Related Services (SHARS) Handbook to remove language about the pending CMS approval.

For more information, call the TMHP Contact Center at 800-925-9126.