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MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact

24-221 DHCS has Announced a Targeted Rate Increase for Select Medi-Cal Services

Health Net·CA·Reimbursement
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

DHCS is increasing Medi-Cal reimbursement rates to 87.5% of Medicare for select services in specific California counties. This rate increase aims to improve access to care and affects multiple provider types including physicians, hospitals, and ancillary providers.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Visit the DHCS provider resource page to review FAQs and understand which specific services qualify for the 87.5% Medicare rate increase. Monitor for upcoming trainings and communications. Billing team should bookmark the resource page and check regularly for updates on affected procedure codes and implementation timeline.