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Molina HealthcareMedicare Advantage · Administrative · Provider Bulletin · CA · Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology +4 moreMedium impact

08-28-2026 Reminder: 2026 Model of Care provider training

Act
by Dec 31, 2026
Effective date
Not stated in the notice
Identified
Oct 4, 2026

Summary

Molina Healthcare of California and Central Health Medicare Plan requires all primary care providers (PCPs) and high-volume specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology to complete annual Model of Care (MOC) training for Medicare Advantage SNP (Special Needs Plan) enrollees by December 31, 2026, and submit a signed attestation form. This is a CMS regulatory compliance requirement.

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What to do

by Dec 31, 2026 · 5 steps
01Providers and billing staff must ensure all PCPs and designated specialists (cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology) complete the 2026 Model of Care training using materials available on the Molina Healthcare and Central Health Plan provider websites.
02Providers must complete and sign the Model of Care Training Attestation Form and submit it via the automated submit button on the form.
03For group/clinic submissions, the form must be signed by an authorized representative with an attendance roster attached.
04Failure to submit the completed attestation form by the deadline may result in non-compliance with CMS requirements and potential loss of ability to serve Medicare Advantage SNP members.
05Billing team should track submission status and follow up with providers who have not submitted attestations by November 30, 2026.

Original notice

08-28-2026 Reminder: 2026 Model of Care provider training
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