Medicaid in Education Alert
New York State Department of Health (DOH), Office of Health' Insurance Programs (OHIP)
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Preschool/School Supportive Health Services Program (SSHSP)
Medicaid in Education

Issue #26-03

TO: All SSHSP Medicaid Providers
FROM: NYS DOH OHIP SSHSP &
NYSED Medicaid in Education Unit
DATE: January 30, 2026
SUBJECT: Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) Upcoming Staff Pool Lists/Calendar Certifications

The purpose of this Alert is to inform SSHSP providers that the certification period for the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) process associated with certified public expenditures (CPEs) will open on February 2, 2026. Certification of the Staff Pool List (SPL) and calendar is a required component of the RMTS and occurs on a quarterly basis.

Districts will need to submit SPL and calendar certifications by Friday, March 13, 2026.

Districts should log into the Fairbanks system and confirm all contact information is correct. This ensures the necessary personnel receive notifications from Fairbanks. Again, Fairbanks LLC will be opening the RMTS system for Staff Pool List and calendar certification on Monday, February 2, 2026.

You can find detailed step-by-step guidance on completing the SPL and excluded dates calendar, along with general program information, in the Reference Materials section of the Fairbanks system.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this Alert, please contact Fairbanks LLC Support Line: (877) 219-1316 or info@fairbanksllc.com, the NYS Department of Health at (518) 473-2160 or at SSHSP@health.ny.gov, or the NYS Education Department, Medicaid Unit at medined@nysed.gov.

Last Updated: February 12, 2026