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Obtaining parental consent is a key part of the school Medicaid claiming process. While most SHARS-participating districts understand that parental consent is required for Medicaid billing, many may not realize how it influences other aspects of their SHARS program.
In this session, we’ll take a closer look at the parental consent requirement, explain why it matters, and explore its connection to the IEP Ratio. Whether you’re new to SHARS or looking to strengthen your understanding of the program, you’ll leave with practical insights into how these processes work together and why they are important to your district’s school Medicaid program.
Dario Avila is a Medicaid strategist and nationally recognized expert in school-based Medicaid programs, bringing nearly two decades of experience across Texas state government, private industry, and education technology. He began his career at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in 2005, where he advanced into a program leadership role supporting Texas’s SHARS program, including cost reporting and rate setting. Dario also represented Texas through the National Alliance for Medicaid in Education (NAME), serving on its Board of Directors and as President. At Frontline Education, he partners with sales, product, implementation, and marketing teams to help districts strengthen compliance, improve documentation, and maximize Medicaid reimbursement.
Frontline Medicaid and Service Management helps school districts simplify documentation, strengthen compliance, and maximize Medicaid reimbursement through a single, integrated platform. Built specifically for school-based services, Frontline streamlines service tracking, IEP-aligned documentation, transportation and PCS support, and Medicaid reporting—reducing administrative burden for providers and district staff.
With built-in compliance safeguards and intelligent workflows, Frontline enables districts to improve audit readiness, increase accuracy, and gain greater visibility into their Medicaid programs—so staff can spend less time managing paperwork and more time supporting students.
