School-Based Claiming Random Moment Time Study
As of July 1, 2020, the Department of Health Care Services will use the Random Moment Time Study (RMTS) methodology for both California School-Based Medi-Cal Programs: the Local Educational Agency Medi-Cal Billing Option Program (LEA BOP) and the School-Based Medi-Cal Administrative Activities program (SMAA). The RMTS is a federally approved, web-based, and accepted statistical sampling method that will be used to capture the amount of time spent providing both administrative activities and direct services to Medi-Cal enrolled students.
This webpage contains information and resources to assist LEAs with the administration of RMTS for both school-based programs. For specific program information relating to either the LEA BOP or SMAA Program, please visit their respective websites listed at the top of the page.
RMTS Manual and Policy
- 2026 Draft of California’s Proposed Time Study Implementation Plan (TSIP)
- 2019 SMAA Manual – RMTS Sections:
- Section 5 – Activity Codes: Descriptions and Examples
- Section 6 – Time Survey
- School-Based RMTS Index of Policy and Procedure Letters
Required Forms
Resources
RMTS resources are currently being updated and will be posted once the new guidance is finalized.
Trainings
Understanding RMTS: A Training for Time Study Participants (TSPs)
Coder Training
To request the most up to date Coder Training, please email us at RMTS@dhcs.ca.gov.
Contact Information
Service Regions and Contact Information
Email Subscription Service
RMTS@dhcs.ca.gov