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Medi-Cal Hospice Program Attestation Now Available in the Provider Portal
Act
by Sep 5, 2026 (5 calendar days after attestation requirement takes effect)
Effective date
Sep 1, 2026
Identified
Sep 2, 2026
Summary
Medi-Cal hospice providers must now submit a Medi-Cal Hospice Attestation through the Provider Portal within 5 calendar days of members electing hospice services. The signed DHCS 8052 form must be retained in the member's medical record but is not submitted to DHCS; attestation in the portal serves as the official notice to the Department of Health Care Services.
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What to do
by Sep 5, 2026 (5 calendar days after attestation requirement takes effect) · 7 steps
01Hospice providers and billing team must implement workflow changes to ensure timely submission of Medi-Cal Hospice Attestations in the Provider Portal.
02Train all clinical and billing staff on the new attestation process using the Provider Portal: Medi-Cal Hospice Attestation User Guide.
03Establish a system to track and ensure attestations are submitted within 5 calendar days of member election.
04Implement a process to obtain, store, and maintain the signed DHCS 8052 form in each member's medical record for audit purposes.
05Update intake procedures to confirm informed consent before submitting attestation.
06Assign a billing team member to monitor portal submissions and flag missed deadlines.
07Attend the September 2026 Medi-Cal Provider Portal Office Hour Q&A session for additional support.
If missed: Failure to submit attestations timely may result in claim processing delays or denials and audit findings.
Original notice
Medi-Cal Hospice Program Attestation Now Available in the Provider Portal
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