MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Provider Bulletin 07-25-2025 Adult and Youth Screening and Transition of Care Tools for Medi-Cal Mental Health Services APL25-010 IE LA SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Medicaid
Effective date
Jun 3, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California now requires providers to use standardized Adult and Youth Screening Tools and a Transition of Care Tool for Medi-Cal mental health referrals, effective June 3, 2025. Providers must coordinate care transitions, apply clinical judgment when overriding screening scores, and maintain proper documentation of all mental health screenings and referrals.
Action Required
Immediately: Mental health providers must implement standardized screening tools for Medi-Cal members ages 21+ (Adult Screening Tool) and under 21 (Youth Screening Tool). Use Transition of Care Tool when transferring members between mental health delivery systems. Train staff to complete screenings in person, by phone, or video using exact wording and order. Document clinical rationale when overriding screening scores. Update workflow to coordinate with county Mental Health Plans for appropriate referrals.