MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
26-993 No Action Required: Duplicate Distribution of Provider Update 26-839
Health Net·CA · Palliative Care·Prior Authorization
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Aug 1, 2026
Summary
This is a clarification notice regarding duplicate distribution of provider update 26-839 about prior authorization requirements for outpatient hospice services. Disregard the July 20, 2026 version and use only the July 23, 2026 version, as they contain identical content with only different posting dates. No policy changes or billing workflow modifications are required.
Action Required
No action required. This is an administrative clarification only. If your practice received duplicate copies of provider update 26-839 (Prior Authorization Now Required for Outpatient Hospice Services), discard the version dated July 20, 2026, and retain only the July 23, 2026 version for your records. No changes to billing procedures, systems, or documentation are needed at this time.