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20-844 Learn How to Prevent Suicide and Support Recovery for Your Patients

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Health Net Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Pediatrics, Psychiatry providers in CA on All Plans plans.

Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Prior Authorization

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 20, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Health Net has issued guidance for providers on suicide prevention and substance use disorder recovery support for patients. This is primarily educational content providing protocols, resources, and referral information rather than billing-specific changes.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Review educational resources and consider implementing recommended protocols for suicide prevention screening and SUD/behavioral health screenings in primary care practice. Share provided hotline numbers and resources with at-risk patients. No billing system changes required.

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Health Net policies CA policy changes Family Medicine Internal Medicine General Practice Pediatrics Psychiatry