MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
26-003 New Transitional Rent Benefit Helps Stabilize Housing for Medi-Cal Members with Behavioral Health Needs
Health Net·CA · Psychiatry·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CalViva Health is introducing a new Transitional Rent benefit starting January 1, 2026, providing up to 6 months of rental assistance for Medi-Cal members with behavioral health needs. Prior authorization is required for this new community support service, with automatic authorization of Enhanced Care Management and Housing Trio services when approved.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Billing team must prepare for new Transitional Rent benefit by accessing authorization forms and guides from CalAIM Resources for Providers page under Forms & Tools > Community Supports (CS). Submit prior authorization requests using Transitional Rent Authorization Form via provider portal or fax to 800-743-1655, allowing 7 calendar days for routine processing. Update workflows to automatically authorize ECM and Housing Trio services when Transitional Rent is approved.