MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
20-597 Help Patients with ACEs Reduce Toxic Stress
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +1 more·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jul 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net and CalViva Health issued guidance for providers in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties on treating patients with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. The policy confirms that providers who completed ACEs training and self-attestation can bill for ACEs screenings starting July 1, 2020, with catch-up opportunities available.
Action Required
Providers who haven't completed ACEs training should: 1) Register for the two-hour online training at training.acesaware.org/, 2) Complete the DHCS Trauma Screening Training Attestation form to self-attest, 3) Begin billing for ACEs screenings the month after completing attestation. Review patient care protocols to incorporate ACEs screening and stress reduction strategies.