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22-917 Long-Term Care Benefit for Medi-Cal

Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

Effective January 1, 2023, Health Net will now authorize and cover medically necessary long-term care services in skilled nursing facilities for Medi-Cal members. Providers must submit completed Long-Term Care Authorization Notification Forms and supporting clinical documentation to Health Net's LTC Intake Line for prior authorization.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team must update workflows for Medi-Cal long-term care members in SNFs. Providers must submit completed Health Net Long-Term Care Authorization Notification Form plus supporting clinical documentation (PASRR, MDS, or TAR) to Health Net LTC Intake Line via fax at 855-851-4563 before providing services. Include Health Net prior authorization number on all claim forms. Verify member eligibility monthly to ensure claims are directed to Health Net instead of Medi-Cal fee-for-service. Contact LTC Intake Line at 800-453-3033 for questions or status checks.