MedicaidDocumentationMedium impact
20-483 Learn How to Use Approved ACEs Screening Tools
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics +1 more·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jul 1, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CalViva Health Medi-Cal providers in Fresno, Kings, and Madera counties must complete mandatory ACEs screening training and use approved screening tools (PEARLS for children, ACE assessment for adults) to receive reimbursement for adverse childhood experience screenings. Training was required by June 30, 2020, with payment requirements effective July 1, 2020.
Action Required
For providers screening ACEs in CalViva Health Medi-Cal patients: Complete the two-hour online trauma-informed care training and submit the DHCS Trauma Screening Training Attestation form. Use only approved screening tools (PEARLS for ages 0-19, ACE assessment for adults). Document all completed screenings in patient medical records as they are subject to audit. Limit screenings to once per 12-month period per member (or once per lifetime for ages 21+ ACE screenings).