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23-241 New Dyadic Services and Family Therapy Benefits

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Health Net Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry providers in CA on Medicaid plans.

Health Net·CA · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Psychiatry·Provider News

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Health Net California now covers new dyadic services and family therapy benefits for Medi-Cal children and their parents/caregivers to support healthy child development and mental health. This policy applies to physicians, PPGs, hospitals, and ancillary providers in nine California counties.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Download and review the Provider Update PDF from Health Net California's provider library to understand billing procedures for new dyadic services and family therapy benefits. Billing teams should prepare to implement new coverage guidelines for Medi-Cal pediatric patients in applicable counties.

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