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23-043 Take Online Training to Get Paid for Cognitive Health Assessments for Medi-Cal Patients Ages 65 And Older
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics +1 more·Provider News
Effective date
May 23, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
HealthNet Medi-Cal providers in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties can now get paid for cognitive health assessments for patients 65 and older, but must complete online training first. This creates a new billable service opportunity for geriatric cognitive evaluations.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers serving Medi-Cal patients ages 65+ in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties must complete online training to become eligible for cognitive health assessment reimbursement. Access training through HealthNet provider portal. Billing team should identify eligible patients and coordinate with providers to ensure training completion before conducting assessments.