Maternal mental health condition means a mental health condition that occurs during pregnancy, the postpartum period, or interpregnancy and includes, but is not limited to, postpartum depression.

Providers serving Health Net members can use one of the following screening tools, as appropriate to the member's plan:

You can refer members with a positive screen to Health Net's Case Management Department for further assistance with the member's mental health needs.

Health care service plans and health insurers must develop a maternal mental health program. The program must be consistent with sound clinical principles and processes.

Health Net offers a pregnancy program to pregnant commercial and Medi-Cal members. The program provides customized support and care needed for a healthy pregnancy and baby. It helps pregnant members access medical care, educates them about their health care needs and assists with social needs and concerns. The program uses the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale to assess for mental health needs of pregnant members and facilitates referrals to a mental health specialist as needed.

Refer members to the pregnancy program by contacting the Case Management Department.