Medi Cal Reimbursement Guidelines
Summary
In California, Medi-Cal managed care plans, including HealthNet, must cover emergency services without prior authorization. If a provider refuses reimbursement, HealthNets handbook may require the health plan to cover the cost. Contractual obligations in the handbook generally prevail unless a specific law overrides them. If facing reimbursement issues, contacting HealthNet directly for clarification is advisable.Full Conversation
HealthNet
Thanks for providing the details. In California, under Medi-Cal managed care plans like HealthNet:
- Emergency services should be covered without needing prior authorization.
- If a provider refuses reimbursement, HealthNet should follow its handbook, potentially covering the cost.
- The contractual obligations in the handbook typically prevail, unless a specific law overrides them.
If you're facing reimbursement issues, it might be helpful to contact HealthNet directly for clarification and assistance. Do you need any further information on this?
I don't agree with what you're doing.
I'm here to help you with your concerns. It sounds like you're dealing with a reimbursement issue with HealthNet under Medi-Cal managed care. To better assist you, could you let me know what specific part of the information you're unsure about or disagree with?