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Provider Bulletin 11-26-2025 DEA Announces Three New Telemedicine Rules IM IE LA SAC SD

Q: Who is affected by this change?

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

Molina Healthcare·CA · Psychiatry, Pain Management, Family Medicine +2 more·Provider Bulletin

Effective date

Not stated

We identified it

Jun 19, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

The DEA has announced three new permanent telemedicine rules that allow providers to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine under specific conditions, including expanded buprenorphine treatment access and new special registration requirements for Schedule II-V medications.

Action Required

Action needed

Before December 2025: Providers prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine must review new DEA requirements and determine if special registrations are needed. Update telemedicine protocols to ensure compliance with patient evaluation requirements. Contact Molina Provider Relations Representative for guidance on implementation.

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