MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
26-440 Provider Communications Posted Online and Operations Manual Updates for March 2026
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This policy provides a summary of multiple provider communications and manual updates from March 2026, including updates to injectable medication crosswalks, hospice referral requirements, new chaperone requirements for ultrasounds effective January 2027, and updated palliative/hospice provider lists.
Action Required
Review the March 2026 communications summary for any applicable updates. Key actions: 1) Check the updated Injectable Medication HCPCS crosswalk effective 3/10/26 for billing changes, 2) Ensure hospice referrals include complete documentation submitted within 5 calendar days per 3/5/26 update, 3) Prepare for new ultrasound chaperone notification requirements effective January 1, 2027, 4) Update provider directory information to avoid removal per 3/11/26 notice.