The PL should include all providers that deliver direct medical services (SHARS) and Medicaid Administrative Claiming services (MAC only). When creating or updating the PL for SHARS, be sure to only include providers that perform SHARS activities on a regular basis. The list is maintained so a district can participate in the Random Moment Time Study. The study is used to determine the percentage of time a participant spends assisting individuals with direct medical services.
SHARS Direct Medical Categories:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Advanced Practical Nurse (APN)
- Delegated Nursing Services
- Physicians (MDs and Dos)
- Licensed Audiologist
- Licensed Assistant in Audiology
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT)
- Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)
- Licensed Psychological Associate
- Licensed Psychologist
- Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
- Licensed Psychiatrist
- ASHA – Equivalent Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with Texas license and master’s degree
- ASHA SLPs with Texas license
- Grandfathered SLP with Texas License and no master’s degree
- TEA or SBEC Certified Speech Therapists
- Licensed Assistant in SLP
- Licensed SLP Intern
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Personal Care Providers
All-inclusive list of SHARS providers approved by Center for Medicaid & Medicaid Services (CMS)
MAC only categories:
- Behavioral counselor
- Interpreter/translator/bilingual specialist
- Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LSW)
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
- Physician assistant
- Pregnancy, Education and Parenting Program personnel
- Psychology intern
- Orientation and mobility specialist
- Outreach workers
- Service coordinators/case managers