Health Net News Now
June 2025
Notice of Changes to California Group Coverage Terms
Commercial Small and Large Group Evidence of Coverage (EOC) documents for plans effective on or renewing after July 1, 2025, will contain updates as shown in the “Notice of Changes."
This Notice of Changes reflects Health Net of California's (Health Net)compliance with new laws and regulatory requirements – which include new laws effective July 1, 2025:
- SB 729, Treatment for Infertility and Fertility Services
- Coverage updates mandated by SB 729 will be effective for new and renewing groups starting July 1, 2025.
- AB 3059, Human Milk
- Health Net has applied this change on all new, current and renewing Commercial group plans effective January 1, 2025
- AB 2843, Treatment Related to Rape or Sexual Assault
- On July 1, 2025, Health Net will apply this change on all new, current and renewing Commercial group plans.
The Notice also includes any changes to the administration of the plans.
The Large and Small Group Notice of Changes will be posted on Health Net. Brokers and General Agents will be alerted when the Notice of Changes is posted. They can inform their employer group clients of the updates described in the notice at that time.
If you want more information or have any questions, contact your Health Net Account Representative.
Industry Insights to Enhance Your Business
We're pleased to invite you to the June session of our quarterly Health Net Market Insights Webinar Series – hosted by Commercial Officer, Alyson Stone.
Join Alyson and her special guests for a discussion packed with priceless information straight from the experts. Glean valued strategies in thought leadership and explore the latest healthcare trends. All designed to help you to gain new and dynamic insights and stay informed about current industry developments.
In this webinar you'll learn about the latest:
- Product and Pricing Landscape
- Regulatory and Legislative Updates
Hosted by:
Alyson Stone,
Commercial Officer
Guest Speaker:
Sean Lemon,
Commercial Operations Officer
Guest Speaker:
Jason Gabhart,
Government Affairs Advocate
AB 3221 – Department of Managed Health Care: Review of Records
AB 3221 became effective on January 1, 2025. It Requires that Brokers and General Agents:
- Make "every effort" to provide their responsive records, books, and papers for inspection by the DMHC Director, including through electronic means for those items maintained electronically; and
- Allow DMHC to review records in a searchable digital format to the greatest extent possible.
AB 3221 also enhances DMHC enforcement powers regarding access to such records.
AB 3221 defines "records, books, and papers" to include records, books, and papers that are possessed in any medium, including electronic media.
Starting January 1, 2025, all records, books, and papers of a broker, or a General Agent (GA), shall be open to inspection, including through electronic means, by the DMHC.
If a Broker or GA receives a request from the DMHC to inspect records, books, and papers, the broker or GA to whom the request is made must do both of the following:
- Furnish in electronic media any records, books, and papers that are possessed in electronic media.
- Conduct a diligent review of the records, books, and papers and make every effort to furnish the response to DMHC's request.
To the greatest extent feasible, all records, books, and papers shall be furnished in a format that is digitally searchable.
If requested by the DMHC, records, books, and papers shall be preserved until furnished to the DMHC.
Health Net of California has updated the relevant sections of the Broker and GA agreements to align with the amendments made by AB 3221.
Standing with Dena: Health Net Supports the Ashes to Anthems Benefit Concert
At Health Net, we believe health is about more than doctor visits — it's about access, equity, and connection. That's why our team was on-site offering the following to members:
Blood pressure checks and other health screenings to promote preventive care
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) screenings—in a private setting via our mobile RV—to identify needs around housing, food, and transportation
Educational flyers to raise awareness about our Wellness programs, including Teladoc and preventive care resources
Branded giveaways to drive engagement and share wellness tools with attendees
Ashes to Anthems isn't just a concert — it's a catalyst. And Health Net is proud to be part of a movement that centers community voice, celebrates local culture, and lays the foundation for long-term impact in Dena.
Together, we're not just showing up — we're investing in community health and resilience.
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia
Centene is committed to supporting the Alzheimer's Association's mission to raise awareness of this devastating disease.
As a global healthcare leader committed to addressing the holistic healthcare needs of every individual, Centene shares the Alzheimer's Association's vision of a world without Alzheimer's. With more than 140,000 of our members living with Alzheimer's, this disease hits home in every community in which we serve.
From the Alzheimer's Association: Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer's or other dementia. Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills.
There are 10 warning signs and symptoms. If you notice any of them, don't ignore them. Schedule an appointment with your doctor.
- Memory Loss – Symptom: Forgetting recently learned info, important dates, or asking the same questions repeatedly.
Normal aging: Occasionally forgetting names or appointments. - Difficulty Planning or Solving Problems – Symptom: Struggling with numbers, following a recipe, or managing bills.
Normal aging: Making occasional errors in finances. - Trouble Completing Familiar Tasks – Symptom: Getting lost on a familiar route or forgetting how to play a known game.
Normal aging: Needing help with microwave settings once in a while. - Confusion with Time or Place – Symptom: Losing track of dates, seasons, or forgetting where you are.
Normal aging: Brief confusion about the day of the week. - Vision and Spatial Issues – Symptom: Difficulty reading, judging distance, or driving.
Normal aging: Vision issues related to cataracts. - Problems with Words – Symptom: Struggling in conversation, repeating oneself, or using the wrong words.
Normal aging: Occasionally searching for the right word. - Misplacing Items – Symptom: Putting things in odd places and not being able to retrace steps.
Normal aging: Misplacing items but finding them later. - Poor Judgment – Symptom: Making unusual money decisions or neglecting personal hygiene.
Normal aging: An occasional lapse in judgment. - Social Withdrawal – Symptom: Avoiding hobbies or social activities due to difficulty keeping up.
Normal aging: Sometimes preferring alone time. - Mood and Personality Changes - Symptom: Becoming suspicious, anxious, or easily upset.
Normal aging: Sticking to routines and being annoyed when disrupted.
With early detection, you can explore treatments that may provide some relief of symptoms and help you maintain a level of independence longer.
Celebrating Parenthood, One Tweet at a Time
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are those rare occasions when parents are showered with love, breakfast in bed (usually cold), and hand-drawn cards that may or may not depict them as dinosaurs.
Twitter has offered up some excellent parenting tips over the years. Here are 10.
Parenting Tips
- Maybe don't leave Hungry Hungry Hippos on the floor of a dark room.
- No good ever comes from a toddler sitting naked on the couch.
- If you don't know where your children are in the house... Turn off the internet and watch them magically appear.
- After your first child is born, go buy 20 years’ worth of poster board. This will save you countless 10:00 PM trips to CVS.
- If a 2-year-old says, "I'm going to throw up," FOR THE LOVE OF GOD DON'T CALL HER BLUFF!
- Cherish the day you buy your first minivan because that will be the last day it is ever clean.
- Buy ALL the tissues.
- When a child says "I picked it up and put it right back"... 'right back' really means a 30-foot radius where it may be hidden.
- Take kids to pumpkin patch. Let them pick out any pumpkin. Make them carry it to the car. They'll never want to go again.
- Wine... lots of wine.
Have an Excellent Father's Day!