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26-052 Behavioral Health Provider Operations Manual - Digital Edition Launching January 15, 2026
Health Net·CA · Psychiatry·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 15, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet California is launching a new digital edition of their Behavioral Health Provider Operations Manual on January 15, 2026, which will provide instant access, real-time updates, and easier navigation for behavioral health providers. This replaces previous manual versions and affects providers in 10 specific California counties for Medi-Cal services.
Action Required
By January 15, 2026: Behavioral health providers and billing staff should download and review the new digital Provider Operations Manual from HealthNet's provider library. Update bookmarks and internal references to use the new digital format instead of previous manual versions for the most current billing and operational guidance.