CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
21-435 State of Emergency: Extreme Heat Event in the State of California
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jun 16, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net is temporarily waiving prior authorization requirements and extending claim filing deadlines for providers in California counties affected by extreme heat emergency. This includes eased time limitations for prior auths, approval for out-of-network services, and emergency prescription refills.
Action Required
Immediately: Contact Health Net Provider Services Center at appropriate number for your line of business to obtain guidance on relaxed prior authorization requirements and claim filing extensions. Document any emergency services provided to affected members and note heat emergency status on claims for faster processing.