MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
04-14-2026 Medi-Cal Managed Care Plan Responsibilities for Behavioral Health Data-Sharing APL 26-004 IE LA SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA · Psychiatry, Primary Care·Medicaid
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California must implement new behavioral health data-sharing requirements for Medi-Cal managed care, including real-time exchange of member information, ADT notifications, and standardized consent forms. Providers must participate in bidirectional data sharing and care coordination with county behavioral health programs.
Action Required
By April 1, 2026: Providers must participate in real-time data sharing with county behavioral health programs, support electronic exchange of referral information including ADT notifications, and collaborate through MOUs. By January 1, 2027: Adopt the standardized ASCMI consent form for substance use disorder and sensitive information sharing. Update electronic systems to support bidirectional data exchange capabilities and ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy requirements.