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Health Net’s Health and Wellness Program

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Health Net's Health and Wellness (HMO, EPO, PPO, Medicare Advantage) program provides an integrated, health management solution to improve the health and quality of life for Health Net members. Through personalized interventions and contemporary behavior change methodologies, Health Net's experienced clinical staff can assist members at-risk and diagnosed with chronic health conditions to better manage their conditions through education, empowerment and support.The program includes a suite of services including wellness, disease management, care management and education and support tools for members.

Nurse Advice Line

Health Net’s nurse advice line provides effective, appropriate and timely triage for health-related problems through experienced registered nurses and industry-approved guidelines and protocols. Nurse advice line registered nurses accurately identify member needs and ensure they are directed to the appropriate level of care for their situation -- whether it be providing self-care guidance or recommending a visit to urgent care or the emergency room. The service is offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish, with translation services available for other languages. The nurse advice line phone number is listed on the back of Health Net members' identification cards.

Wellness Programs

Health Net offers members a number of wellness programs and resources through the Wellness Center on the Health Net member portal at www.healthnet.com. Members have access to the secure Health Profile, RealAge Test (health assessment) and Health Coaching through Sharecare. The Online RealAge program offers a variety of program health topics, including stress, nutrition, sleep and activity. Additional resources include online health challenges, trackers, videos and more.

Providers may refer members using theCare Management Referral form(Commercial/Medicare Advantage (PDF) to:

  • The Craving to Quit tobacco cessation program, available to commercial members). members only). 
  • The Health Coaching Program (available to Commercial members only).

A fax cover sheet must accompany all fax transmissions of Protected Health Information. The cover sheet must be labeled "PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION."

Disease Management Program

Health Net's high risk disease management program provides support to members with chronic conditions, including heart failure (HF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), coronary heart disease (CHD), diabetes, and asthma. Health Net disease management helps increase the efficiency and effectiveness of care, leads to more timely actions by the member, and helps develop more personalized and actionable solutions that ultimately lead to improved health outcomes. The goal of the disease management program is to support members' self-care skills, increase their self-confidence and help them work effectively with their providers to manage their health conditions. Health Net provides participants and their providers the programs, tools, connectivity, and information to make better health care decisions to:

  • Slow the progression of the disease and the development of complications through proven program interventions.
  • Change behaviors and improve lifestyle choices by using demonstrated behavior change methodologies.
  • Improve compliance with guidelines and care plans.
  • Manage medications and enhance symptom control.
  • Educate members regarding recommended preventive screenings and tests in accordance with national clinical guidelines.
  • Reduce emergency room visits, hospitalization and medication errors, and prevent future occurrences.

Providers may refer members using Care Management Referral form (Commercial/Medicare Advantage (PDF)). A fax cover sheet must accompany all fax transmissions of Protected Health Information. The cover sheet must be labeled "PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION."

Care Management

Health Net's complex care management program targets members with the most complex cases including behavioral health, often those with life-limiting diagnoses, and assists members who have critical barriers to their care. Trained nurse care managers or licensed clinical social workers provide telephonic contact with Health Net members, their families and caregivers. These members often have multiple comorbid conditions and need assistance in planning, managing and executing their care.

Health Net's telephonic case management program is available to high-risk members with less complex needs. The initial assessment and subsequent outreach is conducted over the telephone and may be face-to-face contact as needed. The Case Management department will continue coordination and re-assessments until the member's needs are met and the case can be closed. Use the Health Net Care Management Referral Form (PDF) to refer members for complex case management.

Health Nets Special Needs Plan (SNP) care management (CM)- All SNP and CMC members are automatically assigned CM during the month of CMC membership enrollment with the plan and becoming eligible with Health Net (Health Net or PPG CM assigned per delegation).

Health Net and its contracted providers are responsible for coordination and delivery of all dual special needs plan patients’ Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits regardless of how the member receives their Medi-Cal benefits.

Last Updated: 10/08/2024