MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
23-1404 Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens Training Due February 15, 2024
Health Net·CA · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice·Reimbursement
Effective date
Feb 15, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
DHCS now requires all Medi-Cal providers treating patients under age 21 to complete annual EPSDT training called 'Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens' by February 15 each year. This 1-hour online training covers reimbursable screening services, billing codes, and behavioral health services for pediatric Medi-Cal patients.
Action Required
By February 15, 2024: All providers seeing Medi-Cal patients under age 21 must complete the mandatory 'Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens' training and submit attestation. Register at the DHCS registration link, complete the 1.05-hour webinar, and submit the brief attestation confirming completion. This training must be repeated annually by February 15th. Failure to complete may affect Medi-Cal reimbursement eligibility.