February 9, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, D-SNP, Medi-Cal
Date: February 4, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Primary Care Providers Type: Informational/Educational Subject: DRE Member Roster Enhancement Update Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care/Medicare D-SNP Effective January 22, 2026, the Member Roster available in the provider portal, Doctors Referral Express (DRE), now includes the date of [...]
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Proposition 36 Implementation, Request for Information (RFI) Released – Due 2/27/2026
March 2, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal
Date: February 27, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan All Providers Type: Informational/Educational Subject: Proposition 36 Implementation, Request for Information (RFI) Released - Due 2/27/2026 Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care On January 6, 2026, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) launched Proposition 36: Community-Based Substance Use [...]Read more
Behavioral Health Treatment Authorization Requests – New Template
March 2, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal
Date: February 25, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Behavioral Health Treatment/Applied Behavioral Health Providers Type: Procedural Subject: Behavioral Health Treatment Authorization Requests - New Template Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care Health Plan requires that Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) services must be provided, observed, and directed under [...]Read more
Medicare Advantage D-SNP Plan Name Clarification
March 2, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, D-SNP
Date: February 25, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Providers Type: Informational/Educational Subject: Medicare Advantage D-SNP Plan Name Clarification Business: Medicare Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) As a reminder, Health Plan launched a Medicare Advantage Dual Special Needs Plan(D-SNP) starting 01/01/2026. Our plan marketing name is [...]Read more
Mandatory Annual Trainings – Complete by 06/30/2026
February 20, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, D-SNP, Medi-Cal
Date: February 18, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Providers Type: Regulatory Subject: Mandatory Annual Trainings – Complete by 06/30/2026 Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care/Medicare D-SNP ACTION REQUIRED Please complete ALL SEVEN trainings by 06/30/2026 In accordance with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and Centers [...]Read more
Free Tax Filing Services Return to San Joaquin County, Building on Nearly $3.9 Million in Community Impact
February 20, 2026 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
(French Camp, CA) — Health Plan of San Joaquin (HPSJ) and its VITA coalition partners are pleased to announce the return of free tax filing services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, continuing a collaborative effort to support the financial stability of San Joaquin County residents. Following a successful first year, the local [...]Read more
Available Webinars February 2026
February 17, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal
Date: February 11, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Providers Type: Informational/Educational Subject: Available Webinars February 2026 Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care The Medi-Cal Outreach and Education team (O&E) and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) are offering category-specific webinar sessions throughout the year. The following [...]Read more
Children’s Presumptive Eligibility Pre-Enrollment Worksheet Update
February 17, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal
Date: February 11, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Providers Type: Procedural Update Subject: Children’s Presumptive Eligibility Pre-Enrollment Worksheet Update Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care The Children’s Presumptive Eligibility Pre-Enrollment Worksheet (DHCS 4073) is a tool used by qualified providers to collect applicant information and reference when [...]Read more
DRE Member Roster Enhancement Update
February 9, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, D-SNP, Medi-Cal
Date: February 4, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Primary Care Providers Type: Informational/Educational Subject: DRE Member Roster Enhancement Update Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care/Medicare D-SNP Effective January 22, 2026, the Member Roster available in the provider portal, Doctors Referral Express (DRE), now includes the date of [...]Read more
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan Launches Advantage D-SNP Product for Dually Covered County Residents Who Qualify
January 29, 2026 / by Health Plan / Press Releases
As of January 1, 2026, residents who qualify in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado and Alpine Counties have access to Health Plan’s new Advantage D-SNP (HMO) Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan- an integrated benefit package designed to better serve individuals who qualify for both Medicare and Medi-Cal. The new plan offering provides a single, coordinated [...]Read more
USPSTF Recommendation – Skin Cancer Behavioral Counseling
January 26, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal
Date: January 21, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan All contracted PCPs Type: Informational/Educational Subject: USPSTF Recommendation – Skin Cancer Behavioral Counseling Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care Facility Site Review (FSR) Update Calendar Year 2026 Skin Cancer Prevention Behavioral Counseling The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) [...]Read more