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25-398m Concurrent Use of Opioids and Benzodiazepines
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pain Management +3 more·Provider News
Effective date
Apr 24, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet California has issued a policy alert regarding the concurrent use of opioids and benzodiazepines, emphasizing the increased risk of adverse outcomes when these medications are used simultaneously. This appears to be an informational safety alert with a downloadable flyer rather than a billing or coverage change.
Action Required
Review the safety flyer regarding concurrent opioid and benzodiazepine use. Providers should be aware of increased adverse outcome risks when prescribing these medications simultaneously. No immediate billing system changes required.