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25-261m Help Pregnant and New-Parent Patients Get Workplace Accommodations

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

CalViva Health (Health Net) has issued guidance requiring providers to actively help pregnant and new-parent patients obtain workplace accommodations under California law. Providers must discuss employment situations with pregnant patients and provide medical documentation to employers outlining reasonable accommodations and leave requirements.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Providers must review the Legal Aid at Work guide on pregnancy accommodations and begin discussing employment situations with all pregnant patients. Document pregnancy-related workplace limitations and provide medical certification to employers using the templates provided. Access the guide at Legal Aid at Work website. This applies to all prenatal and postpartum care encounters.

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