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20-155 Novel Coronavirus Resources and Clinical Guidance
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net has issued guidance for COVID-19 (2019-nCoV) testing and reporting requirements. Providers must immediately notify local health departments before testing patients under investigation (PUI) and obtain approval before submitting specimens for coronavirus testing.
Action Required
Immediately: All providers must notify infection control personnel and local/state health departments before testing any patient under investigation for 2019-nCoV. In Los Angeles County, contact LAC DPH Acute Communicable Disease Control at (213) 240-7941 during business hours or (213) 974-1234 after hours to obtain required approval before submitting specimens. Front desk and clinical staff must obtain detailed travel history for all patients with fever and acute respiratory illness.