CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
22-020 State of Emergency: Winter Storms in Multiple Counties
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Dec 30, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net has temporarily relaxed prior authorization, precertification, and referral requirements for providers in 20 California counties affected by winter storm emergencies declared on December 30, 2021. The insurer is also extending claim filing deadlines and approving out-of-network services when contracted providers are unavailable due to storm damage.
Action Required
Immediately: Contact Health Net Provider Services Center for guidance on relaxed prior authorization requirements and extended claim filing deadlines if your practice is located in the affected California counties (Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Bernardino, and 17 others). Document any out-of-network referrals needed due to provider unavailability and call for approval. Update staff on emergency prescription procedures for affected patients.