Health Net Assisting Members in Amador, Kern,
Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada,
San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare Counties During State of Emergency
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 3,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov.
Gavin Newsom's declared state of
emergency in Amador, Kern, Los
Angeles, Madera,
Mariposa, Mono, Nevada,
San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare counties, Health Net is providing
special assistance to assist members affected by the winter storms.
Health Net wants to ensure its members have access to essential
prescription medications, critical Health Net information and other
healthcare services should their services be interrupted.
Prescription Information
- During the duration of the state of emergency, members in
Amador, Kern, Los
Angeles, Madera,
Mariposa, Mono, Nevada,
San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare counties affected by the winter storms
can obtain an emergency supply from the drug store where they
originally filled their prescription.
- If their drug store is closed, members can call Health Net at
1-800-400-8987 for assistance.
Help with Coping
Health Net members can
also call MHN for coping support. MHN can offer referrals to mental
health counselors, local services, or phone consultations. These
services can help members cope with grief, stress, or trauma
related to the winter storms. MHN operates their hotline 24 hours a
day, seven days a week and can be reached at 1-800-227-1060.
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 should reference the back of their
Health Net ID card for more information on how to access telehealth
services. Members can find this same 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.
About Health Net:
At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for
their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or
current state of health. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, we're
dedicated to transforming the health of our community, one person
at a time. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network
providers serve 3 million members. That's nearly 1 in 12
Californians. We provide health plans for individuals, families,
businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or
Medicare — Coverage for Every Stage of Life™. Health Net also
offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health
services, employee assistance programs and managed health care
products related to prescription drugs. We offer these health plans
and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health
Net of California, Inc., Health
Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc.
These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation
(NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that offers affordable and
high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the
nation. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
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