CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
21-566 State of Emergency: Fires in Alpine, Butte, Lassen and Plumas Counties
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jul 23, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net is temporarily relaxing prior authorization, precertification, and referral requirements for providers in Alpine, Butte, Lassen, and Plumas counties due to fire emergencies. Providers can get approval for out-of-network services and extended claim filing deadlines during the state of emergency.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers in Alpine, Butte, Lassen, and Plumas counties should contact Health Net Provider Services Center at the appropriate phone number for their line of business to request eased time limitations for prior authorizations, approval for out-of-network services, authorization for replacement medical equipment, and extended claim filing deadlines. Front desk staff should inform affected patients about prescription assistance and behavioral health resources.