MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
[California] Updated provider manual is now available
Anthem BCBS·CA·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2026
We identified it
Jul 2, 2026
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross has released an updated California Medi-Cal provider manual effective July 1, 2026. The billing team must review the updated manual to identify any changes to billing requirements, coverage policies, prior authorization rules, or documentation standards that may affect claims processing and reimbursement.
Action Required
By July 15, 2026: Billing team must access and review the updated California Medi-Cal provider manual at https://providers.anthem.com/ca and the detailed announcement on the Provider News site (https://providernews.anthem.com/california/articles/updated-provider-manual-is-now-available-30738). Identify all policy changes relevant to your practice's billing workflows, coding requirements, and authorization processes. Update billing software, fee schedules, prior authorization rules, and staff workflows accordingly. Document all changes in your compliance tracking system. Contact Anthem Medi-Cal Customer Care at 800-407-4627 (TTY 711) outside L.A. County or 888-285-7801 (TTY 711) inside L.A. County for clarification on specific billing impacts. Failure to implement required changes may result in claim denials or compliance violations.