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26-660 Changes to Authorization Periods for Select Community Supports Services

Health Net·CA · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Jul 22, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply
31 days

Summary

Health Net is changing authorization periods for Community Supports services effective July 22, 2026. Providers must submit authorization requests more frequently - Recuperative Care authorization reduced to 30-day periods, and Housing services now have specific authorization timelines ranging from 3-6 months with required documentation.

Action Required

Before Jul 22, 2026
Before July 22, 2026: Billing team must update authorization tracking system to reflect new authorization periods: Recuperative Care (30 days max), Assisted Living Facility Transitions (3 months max), Housing Transition and Navigation Service (6 months max), and Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services. Update provider workflows to submit requests earlier and include all required documentation. Review updated authorization guides on CalAIM provider resources page on July 22, 2026.