MedicaidCoverageLow impact
21-159 Your Patients Can Get a Ride to Their COVID-19 Vaccine
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net CalViva now provides transportation services for Medi-Cal members to get COVID-19 vaccines in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties. Members can arrange rides through ModivCare with advance notice requirements, and prior authorization is not required for this transportation benefit.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff should inform Medi-Cal patients in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties that free transportation to COVID-19 vaccine appointments is available through ModivCare at 1-855-253-6864. Advise patients to call 48 hours in advance for medical transport or 24 hours for non-medical transport. Note that rides to mass vaccination sites are not covered.