February 9, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, D-SNP Provider Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
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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Behavioral Health Treatment Authorization Requests – New Template
March 2, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
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
Mandatory Annual Trainings – Complete by 06/30/2026
February 20, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, D-SNP Provider Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
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
Available Webinars February 2026
February 17, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
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 Provider Alerts
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 Provider Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
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
USPSTF Recommendation – Skin Cancer Behavioral Counseling
January 26, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
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
Free Webinar: Understanding Experiences with Stigma (Addiction and Recovery) presented by El Dorado Coalition for Overdose Prevention and Education (COPE)
January 26, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, D-SNP Provider Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
Date: January 21, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan All Primary Care Providers and BH Providers Type: Informational/Educational Subject: Free Webinar: Understanding Experiences with Stigma (Addiction and Recovery) presented by El Dorado Coalition for Overdose Prevention and Education (COPE) Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care/Medicare D-SNP COPE is [...]Read more
Advancing Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Education and Development (ASCEND) Training
January 16, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
Date: January 14, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Type: Informational/Educational Subject: Medi-Cal Enrollment Requirement for Eligible Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports (CS), and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Providers Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care New Online Training Launches January 12, 2026, to Support SUD Counselors: On [...]Read more
Medi-Cal Enrollment Requirement for Eligible Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports (CS), and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Providers
January 16, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
Date: January 14, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan Type: Informational/Educational Subject: Medi-Cal Enrollment Requirement for Eligible Enhanced Care Management (ECM), Community Supports (CS), and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Providers Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care In accordance with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) All Plan Letter [...]Read more
DHCS Community Support Services Policy Guide – Volume 2 Updates
January 8, 2026 / by Health Plan / Alerts, Medi-Cal Provider Alerts
Date: January 7, 2026 From: Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (“Health Plan”) To: Health Plan All Enhanced Care Management and Community Support Services Providers Type: Procedural Update Subject: DHCS Community Support Services Policy Guide - Volume 2 Updates Business: Medi-Cal Managed Care On April 30, 2025, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) [...]Read more