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23-111 Learn About Telehealth Changes for FQHCs and RHCs
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
DHCS now allows FQHCs and Rural Health Clinics to use audio-only telehealth visits to establish new Medi-Cal patients for sensitive services, when patients request audio-only, or when patients cannot access mobile services. This expands telehealth options for qualifying providers in specific California counties.
Action Required
Immediately: FQHCs and RHCs should update telehealth billing procedures to allow audio-only visits for new Medi-Cal patients when: (1) providing sensitive services, (2) patient requests audio-only, or (3) patient cannot access mobile services. Update staff training on new telehealth eligibility criteria. Contact Health Net Provider Services within 60 days with questions.