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26-809 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 through Health Net. Paper attestations will no longer be accepted. Failure to submit the online attestation may delay contract activation and result in regulatory compliance findings.

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What to do

by Aug 1, 2026 · 8 steps
01Billing team and credentialing staff must implement the following.
02Direct all new Medi-Cal providers to complete the required onboarding training within 30 calendar days of contract activation.
03Ensure each new provider submits an online attestation form via the Health Net Providers portal (Provider Training Webinars and Other Provider-Related Resources > New Providers Onboarding Materials > Health Net Medi-Cal New Provider Resources).
04Gather required information before submission: provider full name, NPI, training completion date, and provider email address.
05Stop accepting or processing paper attestations—online submission only.
06Track submission dates to monitor compliance with the 30-day training window.
07Consequences: Failure to submit online attestation will delay Medi-Cal contract activation and may trigger regulatory compliance findings.
08Contact Health Net Provider Services Center at 800-675-6110 (or 844-966-0298 for behavioral health) for support.

Original notice

26-809 New Requirement: Submit Medi-Cal Provider Onboarding Training Attestation Online
providerlibrary.healthnetcalifornia.com · Always check the source before changing claims.
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