MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
26-002 New Transitional Rent Benefit Helps Stabilize Housing for Medi-Cal Members with Behavioral Health Needs
Health Net·CA · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net introduces a new Transitional Rent benefit effective January 1, 2026, providing up to six months of rental assistance for Medi-Cal members with behavioral health needs who are experiencing homelessness. Prior authorization is required for this new benefit, with automatic authorization of related Enhanced Care Management and Housing Trio services.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Billing teams serving Medi-Cal members must implement prior authorization workflow for Transitional Rent benefits. Download and prepare to use the Transitional Rent Authorization Form from the CalAIM Resources page. Submit authorization requests via provider portal or fax to 800-743-1655 with 7-day turnaround time. Update staff training to identify eligible members with behavioral health needs experiencing homelessness.