Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members Affected by Palisades Fire and Windstorm Conditions in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Health Net, a Centene (NYSE: CNC) company and Medi-Cal managed care health plan, has announced special assistance measures for members affected by the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, following Governor Newsom's state of emergency declaration.
The company is implementing several support measures including: emergency prescription medication supplies from original pharmacies, 24/7 behavioral health services for crisis support, and free telehealth services when primary care providers are unreachable. Healthcare providers can receive assistance with emergency prescription refills, expedited approvals, and out-of-network treatment authorizations.
Health Net, una società di Centene (NYSE: CNC) e piano di assistenza sanitaria gestita Medi-Cal, ha annunciato misure di assistenza speciali per i membri colpiti dal Incendio di Palisades e dalle condizioni di tempesta di vento nelle contee di Los Angeles e Ventura, a seguito della dichiarazione di stato di emergenza del Governatore Newsom.
La compagnia sta attuando diverse misure di supporto, tra cui: forniture di medicinali prescritti d'emergenza dalle farmacie originali, servizi di salute comportamentale disponibili 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7 per supporto in caso di crisi e servizi di telemedicina gratuiti quando i fornitori di assistenza primaria non sono raggiungibili. I fornitori di assistenza sanitaria possono ricevere supporto per i rinnovi urgenti di prescrizioni, approvazioni accelerate e autorizzazioni per trattamenti al di fuori della rete.
Health Net, una empresa de Centene (NYSE: CNC) y plan de salud administrado Medi-Cal, ha anunciado medidas de asistencia especiales para los miembros afectados por el Incendio de Palisades y las condiciones de tormenta de viento en los condados de Los Ángeles y Ventura, tras la declaración de estado de emergencia del Gobernador Newsom.
La compañía está implementando varias medidas de apoyo, que incluyen: suministro de medicamentos recetados de emergencia de farmacias originales, servicios de salud conductual 24/7 para apoyo en crisis y servicios de telemedicina gratuitos cuando los proveedores de atención primaria no están disponibles. Los proveedores de atención médica pueden recibir asistencia con renovaciones de recetas de emergencia, aprobaciones aceleradas y autorizaciones para tratamientos fuera de la red.
헬스넷은 센틴(Centene) (NYSE: CNC) 회사이자 메디칼(Medi-Cal) 관리 의료 계획으로, 뉴스섬 주지사의 비상사태 선언에 따라 로스앤젤레스 및 벤추라 카운티에서 팔리세이즈 화재 및 강풍 조건의 영향을 받은 회원들을 위한 특별 지원 조치를 발표했습니다.
회사는 다음과 같은 여러 지원 조치를 시행하고 있습니다: 원래 약국에서의 응급 처방약 공급, 위기 지원을 위한 24/7 정신 건강 서비스, 및 1차 진료 제공자가 도달 불가능할 때 무료 원격 의료 서비스. 의료 제공자는 응급 처방 재충전, 신속 승인 및 네트워크 외 치료 승인을 지원받을 수 있습니다.
Health Net, une entreprise de Centene (NYSE: CNC) et un plan de gestion des soins de santé Medi-Cal, a annoncé des mesures d'assistance spéciales pour les membres touchés par le Incendie de Palisades et les conditions de tempête dans les comtés de Los Angeles et Ventura, suite à la déclaration d'état d'urgence du Gouverneur Newsom.
La société met en œuvre plusieurs mesures de soutien, notamment : des fournitures d'ordonnances d'urgence provenant des pharmacies d'origine, des services de santé comportementale disponibles 24/7 pour le soutien en cas de crise et des services de télémédecine gratuits lorsque les médecins traitants ne sont pas joignables. Les prestataires de soins de santé peuvent bénéficier d'une aide pour les renouvellements d'ordonnances d'urgence, les approbations accélérées et les autorisations de traitement hors réseau.
Health Net, ein Unternehmen von Centene (NYSE: CNC) und ein Medi-Cal verwalteter Gesundheitsplan, hat besondere Unterstützungsmaßnahmen für Mitglieder bekannt gegeben, die von dem Palisades-Brand und Stormbedingungen in den Los Angeles und Ventura Counties betroffen sind, nach der Notstandserklärung von Gouverneur Newsom.
Das Unternehmen setzt mehrere Unterstützungsmaßnahmen um, darunter: Notfallversorgung von verschreibungspflichtigen Medikamenten aus den ursprünglichen Apotheken, 24/7-Verhaltensgesundheitsdienste zur Krisenunterstützung und kostenlose Telemedizin-Dienste, wenn Hausärzte nicht erreichbar sind. Gesundheitsdienstleister können Unterstützung bei Notfallverschreibungen, beschleunigten Genehmigungen und Genehmigungen für Behandlungen außerhalb des Netzwerks erhalten.
- Providing emergency prescription medication access during crisis
- Offering free telehealth services during emergency
- Maintaining 24/7 behavioral health support services
- Implementing expedited approval processes for healthcare providers
- None.
Insights
The activation of emergency protocols by Health Net in response to the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions represents a standard operational response that's unlikely to materially impact Centene 's financial position. While these measures - including emergency prescription refills, telehealth access and behavioral health support - demonstrate good corporate citizenship and regulatory compliance, they typically involve minimal additional costs that are already budgeted within standard emergency response frameworks.
The geographic scope is to specific counties in California, affecting only a subset of Health Net's member base. From an operational perspective, the temporary modifications to prescription access and provider networks are well-established procedures that shouldn't strain existing systems or resources. Historical data from similar emergency declarations suggests these measures typically result in a negligible impact on quarterly financials.
For investors, this news primarily reinforces Centene's robust emergency response capabilities and commitment to market stability in its California operations. The measures align with standard industry practices and regulatory requirements for managed care organizations during state emergencies.
Health Net Assisting Members During State of Emergency
Prescription Information
- During the duration of the State of Emergency, members in
Los Angeles andVentura Counties affected by the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions can obtain an emergency supply of medication from the drug store where they originally filled their prescription. - If a member's drug store is closed, they can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987 for assistance.
Help with Coping
Health Net members have access to Health Net Behavioral Health Services for coping support including referrals to mental health counselors, local services and phone consultations. These services support members coping with grief, stress or trauma related to the Palisades Fire and windstorm conditions. Health Net Behavioral Health is available for crisis support 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-675-6110 (TTY: 711).
Video Medical Appointments
If members cannot reach their primary care provider during a declared State of Emergency, Health Net provides access to telehealth services at no cost. To make an appointment, members can refer to their Health Net ID card for more information on accessing telehealth services. Members can also find this information by registering with and logging on to HealthNet.com.
Information for Healthcare Providers
Doctors and nurse practitioners can call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for help with:
- Emergency prescription refill guidelines.
- Escalating approvals to reduce approval turnaround times.
- Approval for out-of-network treatments when in-network resources are unavailable.
Other Important Information
Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services.
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