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24-651 Complete Required Training for the CPE Newborn Gateway Portal
Health Net·CA · OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Family Medicine·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jul 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Healthcare providers must complete mandatory online training to use the new CPE Newborn Gateway Portal for reporting births to Medi-Cal babies within 72 hours of birth or 24 hours of discharge. This replaces the sunsetting Child Health and Disability Program (CHDP) effective July 1, 2024.
Action Required
Before July 1, 2024: All providers delivering babies to Medi-Cal members must complete the required online training at 'Overview of Children's Presumptive Eligibility (CPE) and Newborn Gateway Presumptive Eligibility (NGPE)' webinar. After training completion, use the CPE Newborn Gateway Portal to report all births within 72 hours after birth or 24 hours after discharge, whichever is sooner. Contact Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley at 833-236-4141 with questions. Failure to complete training will prevent participation in the program.