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24-034 See What News Is Online for December 2023
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net published a summary of 12 policy communications from December 2023, including updates on prior authorization requirements, billing changes for ground ambulance services, new consent rules for minors seeking narcotic replacement therapy, and expanded autism service provider qualifications.
Action Required
By January 1, 2024: Review all 12 referenced policy updates in the Health Net Provider Library. Billing team must update systems for ground ambulance billing to apply in-network cost sharing for non-contracting providers per AB 716. Providers should note that minors 16+ can consent to narcotic replacement therapy without guardian consent per AB 816. Update autism service provider lists to include associates per SB 805.