CommercialAdministrativeMedium impact
25-289 Avoid Behavioral Health Claim Payment Delays & Denials
Health Net·CA · Psychiatry·Reimbursement
Effective date
Mar 28, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet California has released guidance to help behavioral health providers avoid claim payment delays and denials. This appears to be an informational update providing essential tips for streamlining claim submissions and simplifying the payment process for behavioral health services.
Action Required
Immediately: Behavioral health billing staff should download and review the Provider Update PDF from HealthNet's provider library to understand current submission requirements and payment processes. Update billing workflows based on the guidance provided to prevent future claim delays and denials.