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Medi-CalMedicaid · Administrative · Network · CA · Palliative CareMedium impact

Coming Soon: Transition of the Web-Based Medi-Cal Hospice Program Attestation Form to the Medi-Cal Provider Portal

Effective date
Sep 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 7, 2026

Summary

Starting September 1, 2026, Medi-Cal hospice providers must submit their Hospice Program Attestation Forms through the Medi-Cal Provider Portal instead of the current web-based system, which will be permanently shut down. Providers without portal access will be unable to submit required attestation forms.

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What to do

Action · 4 steps
01Before September 1, 2026: Hospice billing teams must register for Medi-Cal Provider Portal account if not already registered.
02Visit New Medi-Cal Providers webpage for registration instructions.
03Providers currently billing DHCS directly should already have portal access.
04Contact MCHospiceClerk@dhcs.ca.gov for support.
If missed: Failure to register will prevent submission of required attestation forms.

Original notice

Coming Soon: Transition of the Web-Based Medi-Cal Hospice Program Attestation Form to the Medi-Cal Provider Portal
mcweb.apps.prd.cammis.medi-cal.ca.gov · Always check the source before changing claims.
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