MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
22-924m How to Use the Sobering Center Benefit for CalViva Health Medi-Cal Members
Health Net·CA · Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider News
Effective date
Dec 19, 2022
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CalViva Health introduces a Sobering Center Benefit for Medi-Cal members in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties to reduce emergency department burden. This new benefit provides an alternative care setting for appropriate patients.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing teams in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties should download the full provider update PDF from the HealthNet provider portal to understand billing procedures for the new Sobering Center Benefit. Update referral processes to include this alternative to emergency department visits for appropriate CalViva Health Medi-Cal members.