MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
26-736m Follow Access to Care Standards to Ensure Patients Get Timely Care
Health Net·CA·Provider News
Effective date
Jun 12, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet California has updated access to care standards requiring providers to meet specific appointment scheduling and network access requirements for timely patient care. This policy applies to Participating Physician Groups (PPGs) and specific Medi-Cal counties to ensure compliance with access standards.
Action Required
By June 12, 2026: PPG administrators must review and implement updated access to care standards for appointment scheduling. Download the Provider Update PDF from HealthNet's provider library to understand specific compliance requirements. Ensure scheduling staff are trained on new appointment access timeframes to avoid network compliance issues.