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26-811 New Requirement: Submit Medi-Cal Provider Onboarding Training Attestation Online

Act
by Aug 1, 2026
Effective date
Aug 1, 2026
Identified
Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Effective August 1, 2026, all new Medi-Cal providers must complete onboarding training and submit an online attestation form (paper attestations are no longer accepted). Attestations must be submitted to confirm training completion prior to or within 30 days of contract activation. Failure to submit attestations will delay provider contract activation and may result in regulatory compliance findings.

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What to do

by Aug 1, 2026 · 7 steps
01Billing/credentialing team must monitor all new Medi-Cal provider onboarding and ensure each new provider completes the required DHCS onboarding training within 30 calendar days of contract activation date.
02Providers must complete and submit the online Attestation of New Provider Training form (available at Health Net Providers portal under 'New Providers Onboarding Materials') for each new provider.
03Required information: full name, NPI, training completion date, and provider email.
04Remove paper attestation submission processes from credentialing workflows; transition entirely to online form submission.
05Track and maintain records of submitted attestations for compliance verification.
06Noncompliance will result in delays in provider contract activation and potential regulatory compliance findings.
07Contact Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley at 833-236-4141 (or 844-966-0298 for behavioral health) with questions.

Original notice

26-811 New Requirement: Submit Medi-Cal Provider Onboarding Training Attestation Online
providerlibrary.healthnetcalifornia.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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