Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
25-213 Provider Communications Posted Online February 2025 and Operations Manual Updates for January 2025
Health Net·CA · Psychiatry·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net has posted provider communications for February 2025 and operations manual updates for January 2025. Key changes include updated Medi-Cal provider materials, new ECM requirements for justice-involved members, medical policy updates for multiple plan types, and new maternal mental health screening requirements for behavioral health providers.
Action Required
Immediately: Review updated medical policies for January 2025 (IFP, Employer Group, Medi-Cal) and February 2025 Medicare policies at Health Net Medical Policies website. Behavioral health providers must implement maternal mental health screening during pregnancy and within six weeks postpartum for IFP and Employer Group plans effective January 1, 2025. Access updated Medi-Cal provider materials on the New Provider Onboard Materials page including operations guides and interpreter services information.