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MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact

22-1039m Help Members Live Independently with Personal Care and Homemaker Services

Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

New prior authorization policy for Personal Care and Homemaker Services using billing code T1019 with modifier U6. Members must meet specific eligibility criteria including risk for hospitalization/institutionalization or loss of function with no support system.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Update billing system to use service code T1019 with modifier U6 for all Personal Care and Homemaker Services. Verify member eligibility and obtain prior authorization through CalViva Health at 888-893-1569 before providing services. Access authorization guides at Healthnet.com provider portal.

Affected Billing Codes

T1019