MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
25-159m 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 for Participating Physician Groups (PPGs) serving Medi-Cal patients in Imperial County to ensure timely patient care and maintain compliance. This policy establishes specific timeframes and requirements that providers must follow when scheduling patient appointments.
Action Required
By February 21, 2025: PPGs in Imperial County must review and implement the updated Access to Care Standards for Medi-Cal patients. Download the Provider Update PDF from the HealthNet provider library and ensure scheduling staff understand new appointment timeframe requirements. Non-compliance may result in contract violations or penalties.