MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
22-450 Request Prior Authorization for Housing Deposit Support
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net Medi-Cal now requires prior authorization for Housing Deposit Support assistance, a new service covering move-in costs (up to $5,000 lifetime maximum) for eligible Medi-Cal members in specific California counties. Community Supports and Enhanced Care Management providers must submit prior authorization requests through Housing Navigators with detailed documentation including individualized housing support plans and lease agreements.
Action Required
Immediately: Community Supports (CS) and Enhanced Care Management (ECM) providers must establish internal housing deposit policies and tracking systems for member funding assistance. Housing Navigators must submit prior authorization requests to Health Net with complete documentation (individualized housing support plan, lease agreement, utility statement, housing habitability inspection) before approving any housing deposit assistance. Set up processes to issue checks directly to landlords/vendors promptly, including W9 collection procedures.