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01-27-2026 Availity Essentials Access to Third-Party Billers IM IE LA OC SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 27, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California is encouraging third-party billers to transition to the Availity Essentials portal for all business functions including eligibility checks, claims inquiries, and authorization submissions. The portal has been enhanced with larger file uploads, faster processing, and real-time notifications to improve efficiency.
Action Required
Immediately: Third-party billing staff should register and begin using the Availity Essentials portal for all Molina Healthcare transactions including eligibility verification, claims status inquiries, and authorization submissions. Stop using phone calls to Contact Center for these functions. Use provided registration links to set up billing service organization access.