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24-1186 Streamline Your Provider Portal Operations with Availity Essentials
Health Net·CA·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 20, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting January 20, 2025, Health Net/CalViva Health will partner with Availity Essentials to offer select provider portal services including eligibility verification, claims submission and tracking, and authorization submissions. Providers can choose to use the new Availity Essentials portal or continue using the existing Health Net portal.
Action Required
Before January 20, 2025: Billing team should determine if they want to switch to Availity Essentials portal. If switching, identify the designated Availity administrator for your organization who has legal authority to sign agreements. Administrator must register at Availity Essentials and create user accounts for staff who need portal access. Contact Availity Client Services at 800-282-4548 for registration assistance if needed. No action required if choosing to continue with existing Health Net portal.