MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
05-13-2026 Reminder to Provide Alcohol and Drug Use Screening, Assessment, Brief Interventions and Referrals to Treatment IE LA SAC SD
Molina Healthcare·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Pharmacy
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare of California is reminding providers to implement alcohol and drug use screening, assessment, brief interventions, and referrals to treatment (SABIRT) for Medi-Cal members ages 11 and older. This is an ongoing requirement with specific billing codes and frequency limits that must be followed.
Action Required
Immediately: Primary care providers must implement SABIRT services for Medi-Cal members ages 11+, including pregnant members. Review APL 21-014 and APL 26-002 for compliance requirements. Update billing processes to use G0442 (annual alcohol screening, 1 per year), H0049 (drug screening, 1 per year), and H0050 (brief intervention, 1 per day). Ensure proper documentation per APL requirements. Contact Molina Provider Relations Representative with questions.