CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
22-1097 State of Emergency: Earthquake Damage and Resulting Conditions in Humboldt County
Health Net·CA·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Dec 20, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Health Net is temporarily relaxing prior authorization, precertification, and referral requirements for providers in Humboldt County affected by the December 20, 2022 earthquake. The policy also allows out-of-network services when contracted providers are unavailable and extends claim filing deadlines.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers in Humboldt County should contact Health Net Provider Services at 800-641-7761 for guidance on relaxed prior authorization requirements and out-of-network service approvals. Document earthquake-related circumstances when submitting claims or requesting emergency authorizations. Take advantage of extended claim filing deadlines by contacting Provider Services within 60 days for specific timeframes.