MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
26-662 A Change in Authorization Periods for Select Community Supports Services
Health Net·CA · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jul 22, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting July 22, 2026, Community Supports services in Imperial County will have new authorization periods requiring more frequent reauthorization requests. Providers must submit authorization requests and extensions based on updated timelines to prevent service gaps for Medi-Cal members.
Action Required
Before July 22, 2026: Review updated authorization timelines for Community Supports services. Update billing workflows to submit Recuperative Care authorizations every 30 days (vs previous periods), Housing Transition services every 6 months with 3-month extensions, and Short-Term Post-Hospitalization Housing every 3 months. Ensure all required documentation is included with each request. Check CalAIM provider resources page on July 22, 2026 for updated authorization guides.