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Provider Bulletin 07-18-2025 Southern California Fires and Flexibilities to Impacted Providers APL 25-005 LA
Molina Healthcare·CA·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 7, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Due to Southern California wildfires, Molina Healthcare is extending prior authorizations by 180 days, claim submission timeframes to 365 days, and overpayment dispute periods to 180 days for Los Angeles County providers. These emergency flexibilities allow providers to focus on patient care during the disaster.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should note that existing prior authorizations are automatically extended by 180 days and claim submission deadlines are extended to 365 days from date of service for LA County fire-impacted providers. Update internal tracking systems to reflect extended timeframes. Contact Molina Provider Relations if clarification needed on specific cases.