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23-981m Updates to Prop 56 Directed Payments for Developmental Screening Services
Health Net·CA · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice·Provider News
Effective date
Sep 7, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet California updated guidelines for Proposition 56 directed payments for developmental screening services in specific counties. Providers must follow new processing guidelines to avoid payment delays for qualifying developmental screening services.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should download and review the Provider Update PDF from HealthNet's provider library. Follow the updated guidelines for processing Prop 56 directed payments for developmental screening services to avoid payment delays. This applies only to Medi-Cal patients in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties.