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04-14-2026 2026 SUD Care Honor Roll Program IM IE LA OC SAC SD

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects Molina Healthcare Emergency Medicine, Pain Management, Psychiatry, Palliative Care providers in CA on Medicaid plans.

Molina Healthcare·CA · Emergency Medicine, Pain Management, Psychiatry +1 more·Provider Bulletin

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

Molina Healthcare of California is announcing a voluntary 2026 SUD Care Honor Roll Program for adult acute care hospitals to recognize leadership in substance use disorder care. This is an informational bulletin about a voluntary recognition program, not a billing or coverage change.

Action Required

Action needed

No immediate action required for billing teams. Hospitals interested in participating can apply during the July 1-31, 2026 application window by downloading the Self-Assessment from Cal Hospital Compare. Contact Molina Provider Relations Representative with questions.

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