MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
23-042 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 is requiring providers to complete online training to get paid for cognitive health assessments for Medi-Cal patients ages 65 and older. This applies to physicians and participating physician groups in specific California counties.
Action Required
Providers and billing staff must complete online training for cognitive health assessments to ensure payment for Medi-Cal patients ages 65 and older. Download the provider update PDF and complete the required online tool training. This affects practices in Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties.