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23-1343 Required: Ensure Subacute Care Facilities Are Contracted With the DHCS Subacute Contracting Unit
Health Net·CA · Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2024
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Effective January 1, 2024, all Medi-Cal managed care plans must ensure subacute care facilities are contracted with DHCS Subacute Contracting Unit to receive reimbursement. Facilities not already contracted must have applied by December 15, 2023, or contact DHCS immediately for applications.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must verify all subacute care facilities are contracted with DHCS Subacute Contracting Unit before placing Medi-Cal members. Check the Medi-Cal Subacute website for contracted provider list. For non-contracted facilities, contact DHCS SCU by email to request applications. Claims for subacute care at non-contracted facilities will not receive Medi-Cal reimbursement.