This is one of the most critical components of MSP in that the RMTS percentage is an integral part of the year-end cost report computation, and has a direct affect on all districts final MSP reimbursement. The data gathered through RMTS provides a statewide average of time spent performing direct service activities, administrative activities, and targeted case management activities.
The 4th quarter RMTS will begin April 1 and continue through June 30. If selected, district employed providers need to complete their moment. (Contracted providers are excluded from RMTS.) Even if you are a part-time provider not scheduled in the district on the date/time you have been selected, or if your district is experiencing a calamity day, please take the time to answer the three questions required to complete your moment.
It is better to at least answer the moment with non-reimbursable activities than to ignore it and not answer it at all. One of the requirements of MSP is to have a RMTS compliance rate of at least 85%. We were very pleased to hear from ODE that the RMTS compliance rate for 2nd quarter was 87.7%.
In addition, it is also important to notify HBS if you have providers on your RMTS list that go on medical leave, maternity leave, etc. If we know this, we can excuse them from any moments that they may receive during their absence.