24-1285m Prioritize Maternal Mental Health With Expanded Screenings

Date: 12/20/24

Essential mental health screenings during pregnancy and postpartum add support to members

Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB) 1936 mandates that physicians and other providers include at least one mental health screening during pregnancy and another within the first six weeks postpartum.

If members screen positive for depression or anxiety, please refer them to a behavioral health specialist by calling the number on the back of their medical ID card or by contacting Behavioral Health Provider Services at 844-966-0298.

Additional information

For more information regarding AB 1936, visit California Legislative Information website.

If you have questions regarding the information contained in this update, contact the Health Net Provider Services Center by email, by telephone or through the Health Net provider portal. 
Behavioral health providers can call 844-966-0298.
 

This information applies to Physicians, Participating Physician Groups (PPGs), Hospitals, Ancillary Providers, and Behavioral Health Providers.