Transfer of Members Hospitalized Out of Area

Occasionally, a Health Net member is hospitalized at a non-participating out-of-area facility. This type of hospitalization is covered if the member requires emergency care. If an emergency requires admission or long-term care, the member must notify Health Net as soon as possible. Health Net monitors the member's treatment and transfers the member, when possible, to a participating facility. Transfer is usually by nonemergent ground or air ambulance, although some members may be safely transported by other less costly means.