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22-429 Offer Patients an Added Treatment Option for COVID-19 with Oral Antivirals
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +3 more·Provider News
Effective date
Jun 9, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net California now covers two FDA emergency-authorized oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19: Paxlovid and Lagevrio. These medications can be prescribed for mild to moderate COVID-19 cases for at-home treatment in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties under Medi-Cal.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties can now prescribe Paxlovid and Lagevrio for eligible Medi-Cal patients with mild to moderate COVID-19. Update clinical protocols to include these treatment options for appropriate patients.