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22-062 Updates to Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Services Requirements
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +2 more·Pharmacy
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net Medi-Cal has updated requirements for Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SABIRT) services for substance abuse. Providers must now use validated screening tools for members 11+ and document specific elements including screening scores and referrals made.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing and clinical staff must implement SABIRT service documentation requirements for Medi-Cal members ages 11+. Update EMR templates to capture: screening tool name and scores, assessment results, brief intervention details, and referral information. Ensure providers use validated screening tools (AUDIT, CRAFFT, CAGE-AID, etc.) and document medical necessity for additional screenings beyond the annual allowance. Train staff on privacy requirements for substance use disorder records.