Medicare AdvantageAdministrativeMedium impact
22-081 Remember! Health Net Has Launched Our New Medicare Brand - Wellcare By Health Net
Health Net·CA·Provider News
Effective date
Jan 31, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net has launched a new Medicare brand called 'Wellcare By Health Net' and providers must ensure they accept and treat patients under this new brand name. This is a rebranding of Health Net's Medicare services that affects patient acceptance and treatment protocols.
Action Required
Immediately: All staff must be trained to recognize and accept 'Wellcare By Health Net' patients as Health Net Medicare patients. Update front desk procedures to verify eligibility under both Health Net and Wellcare By Health Net brand names. Ensure billing system recognizes both brand identifiers to prevent patient access issues.