CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
25-1421 State of Emergency: Late December Storms Throughout California
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Dec 24, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net has temporarily relaxed prior authorization requirements, extended claim filing deadlines, and approved out-of-network services for providers and members affected by California's December 2025 storm emergency. These flexibilities apply to all Health Net plan types including Ambetter, employer groups, Medicare, and Medi-Cal.
Action Required
Immediately: Contact Health Net Provider Services at appropriate line of business phone numbers for guidance on shortened prior auth timelines, out-of-network service approvals, and extended claim filing deadlines if your practice or patients were impacted by the December storms. Document storm-related impacts when requesting expedited authorizations or claim extensions.