CommercialReimbursementHigh impact
25-729 Claims Will Be Paid Faster Thanks to New California Law
Health Net·CA·Reimbursement
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, California Assembly Bill 3275 requires Health Net and delegated providers to pay complete claims within 30 calendar days or face 15% annual interest plus penalties. Incomplete claims must be denied within 30 days with specific written notification requirements to both members and providers.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Billing team must update workflows to ensure all claims submitted to Health Net California plans are complete with all required documentation. Implement tracking system to monitor 30-day payment timelines and follow up on overdue payments to collect 15% interest and penalties. Update denial management processes to handle new notification requirements within 30 days. Review provider operations manual updates in Health Net's Provider Library for specific implementation details.