MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
25-158m Follow Access to Care Standards to Ensure Patients Get Timely Care
Health Net·CA·Provider News
Effective date
Feb 21, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet California has issued updated Access to Care Standards that Participating Physician Groups (PPGs) must follow to ensure patients receive timely care. This policy specifically applies to Medi-Cal providers in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties and requires compliance with specific access standards.
Action Required
By February 21, 2025: Participating Physician Groups in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties must download and review the Provider Update PDF from HealthNet's provider library to ensure compliance with updated Access to Care Standards. Providers must implement any scheduling or access changes outlined in the full policy document to maintain Medi-Cal contract compliance.