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25-262m Help Pregnant and New-Parent Patients Get Workplace Accommodations

Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN +1 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Health Net requires providers to help pregnant and new-parent patients obtain workplace accommodations under California state law by discussing employment situations and providing medical documentation to employers. A new guide and medical certification templates are available to assist providers in supporting patient workplace rights.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: All providers should review the 'Leave, Pay, and Accommodations for Pregnant and Birthing Workers in California' guide available at Legal Aid at Work. Discuss employment situations with pregnant and new-parent patients. Provide medical documentation and reasonable accommodation recommendations to employers when requested. Use the medical certification templates provided in the guide.

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