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24-181 State of Emergency: Winter Storms in 13 Counties

Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Feb 2, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Health Net is temporarily relaxing prior authorization requirements and extending claim filing deadlines for Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (CHPIV) Medi-Cal providers in Imperial County affected by the February 2024 winter storm emergency. Providers can get expedited approvals, out-of-network authorizations, and extended timeframes for prior auths and claims.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Providers in Imperial County affected by winter storms should contact Provider Services Center at 833-236-4141 for guidance on expedited prior authorizations, out-of-network service approvals, and extended claim filing deadlines. Document storm impact when requesting extensions or emergency authorizations for CHPIV Medi-Cal members.