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23-183M Reminder: Maternity Care Includes Mental Health Screening

Health Net·CA · OB-GYN, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider News
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
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Summary

Health Net reminds providers that licensed practitioners treating maternal patients are required by law to screen for mental health conditions per Senate Bill 1207. Providers must use approved screening tools (PHQ-2, PHQ-9, or Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) and refer positive screens to case management through the Care Management Referral Form.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Providers treating maternal patients must implement mental health screening using approved tools (PHQ-2, PHQ-9, or Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale). For positive screens (PHQ-2 score ≥3), complete further evaluation with PHQ-9. Submit Care Management Referral Form online or email to caremgmtreferrals@healthnet.com or fax to 866-581-0540 for members needing pregnancy program enrollment or mental health treatment referrals.

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