MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
05-14-2026 Changes to Recuperative Care (RC) & Short-Term Post-Hospitalization (STPH) Referrals New Required Form IE LA SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
May 14, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California has updated the required referral forms for Recuperative Care (RC) and Short-Term Post-Hospitalization (STPH) services. All new and ongoing referral submissions must use the new forms which include updated fields, clearer designations, and confirmation requirements to improve processing accuracy.
Action Required
Immediately: Download the updated Recuperative Care and Short-Term Post-Hospitalization referral forms from the Molina Healthcare website. Replace all old forms with the new versions for any RC or STPH referral submissions. Train staff on the new form fields and requirements. Contact mhc_cs@molinahealthcare.com for assistance if needed.