MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
26-721 Updates to Quality Incentive Pool and Directed Payment Programs
Health Net·CA·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jun 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting June 2026, Health Net will take over calculating and reporting Quality Incentive Pool (QIP) performance data for providers instead of providers doing it themselves. New dedicated email contacts have been established for each directed payment program to streamline support.
Action Required
No immediate action required. Monitor for additional implementation details to be shared closer to June 2026. Update contact lists with new dedicated email addresses for specific directed payment programs relevant to your practice. Prepare for transition from self-reporting QIP data to Health Net reporting system.