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21-508m Help Your Patients Manage Heart Disease, Stay Mentally Fit and More

Date: 07/26/21

This information applies to Physicians.

This information applies to Medi-Cal in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties.

These no-cost health education programs and resources can help you meet the Staying Healthy Assessment requirements.

Help your patients lose weight, stop smoking and live healthier lives. Health Net, on behalf of CalViva Health, offers health education programs and resources at no-cost to Medi-Cal members. You can refer patients to these programs and use the resources to meet the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Staying Healthy Assessments’ (SHA) requirements.

  • California Smokers’ Helpline. Help members get no-cost phone counseling and self-help materials to help quit smoking, stop vaping and stay tobacco-free.
  • CalViva Health Pregnancy Program. Pregnant members can get educational materials to help achieve a successful pregnancy, deliver a healthy baby, learn how to breastfeed and care for a baby.
  • Digital Health Education Programs. Help teens and adults learn about important health topics and resources offered through the T2X social network.
  • Fit Families for Life – Be In Charge! SM  Members and their families can manage their weight. This five-week, home-based nutrition and physical activity program will help.
  • Health Education Materials. Help members get educational materials on asthma, healthy eating, diabetes, immunizations and more.
  • Healthy Hearts, Healthy Lives Program. Help members prevent or manage heart disease. This program includes a toolkit with a tracking journal.
  • myStrength™ Help members stay fit – both mentally and physically. Topics include stress, anxiety, chronic pain, depression and more.

How to refer members and order resources

To refer members to the programs, contact Health Net’s Health Education Department at 800-804-6074. You can also use the Provider Order Form for Health Education Materials (CalViva Health) to order health education materials. To access the form, log onto the Provider Library, select your line of business and search under Forms and References.

Additional information

Providers are encouraged to access the provider portal for real-time information, including eligibility verification, claims status, prior authorization status, plan summaries, and more.

If you have questions regarding the information contained in this update, contact CalViva Health at 888-893-1569.



Last Updated: 07/26/2021