CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
21-585 State of Emergency: Antelope and River Fires in Siskiyou, Nevada and Placer Counties
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Aug 5, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Due to state of emergency from Antelope and River fires in California counties, Health Net is temporarily easing prior authorization requirements, extending claim filing deadlines, and approving out-of-network services for affected providers and members. Emergency provisions include relaxed time limitations for prior auths and automatic approval for replacement medical equipment.
Action Required
Immediately: Contact Health Net Provider Services Center for guidance on relaxed prior authorization requirements and extended claim filing deadlines if your practice or patients are affected by fires in Siskiyou, Nevada, or Placer counties. Document fire-related circumstances on claims and prior auth requests. Inform affected patients about emergency prescription refill procedures through pharmacy or 800-400-8987 hotline.