← Back to list
26-283m New State-Mandated Chaperone Requirements for Sensitive Ultrasound Exams Start January 1, 2027
Effective date
Jan 1, 2027
Identified
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting January 1, 2027, California providers performing sensitive ultrasound exams (genitalia, breast, rectum, pubic/groin areas) must notify patients of chaperone availability, provide trained chaperones upon request, and document chaperone presence in medical records. This requires new notification procedures, staff training protocols, and documentation workflows.
Get alerts when payers change rules like this one
We check Health Net and other payers every day and email you when a change matches your specialty and state.
Get Health Net alertsPolicy Monitoring is free. No card required.
What to do
Action · 4 steps
01Before January 1, 2027: Providers must establish notification procedures (verbal, electronic, or written) to inform patients of chaperone availability for sensitive ultrasound exams.
02Train all clinical and non-clinical staff who will serve as chaperones on observation techniques, patient draping, neutrality, and reporting procedures.
03Update EMR templates to document chaperone presence and patient requests.
04Create workflow protocols for providing chaperones during entirety of sensitive ultrasound examinations.
Original notice
26-283m New State-Mandated Chaperone Requirements for Sensitive Ultrasound Exams Start January 1, 2027
providerlibrary.healthnetcalifornia.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
Related changes
See all Health Net changes →26-282m New State-Mandated Chaperone Requirements for Sensitive Ultrasound Exams Start January 1, 2027MediumEffective Jan 1, 2027 · Provider News26-281m New State-Mandated Chaperone Requirements for Sensitive Ultrasound Exams Start January 1, 2027MediumEffective Jan 1, 2027 · Provider NewsBrowse every Health Net change in the policy list