Re-diagnosis of PDD or autism not required

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Assembly Bill 951 (AB 951) prohibits commercial health plans from requiring a member previously diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) or autism to receive a...

Region/plan-specific information

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Magellan celebrates provider contributions in Riverside

In March, the 10th anniversary celebration for Collaborative Psychology Group, APC, in Riverside brought together state, civic and community leaders to recognize the organization's exceptional...

Treatment record reviews finish strong

The Human Affairs International of California (HAI-CA)* care management center recently completed collating the results of its annual member treatment record review, which included clinical...

Upcoming changes to Magellan benefit administration, Jan. 1

In January 2026, Magellan Healthcare* will begin to phase out behavioral health benefit administration for several health plans. We understand the importance of continuity of care and provider...

California handbook supplement now online for 2026

The California provider handbook supplement and related appendices are now online on Magellan’s* provider website. Contracted providers must follow the policies and procedures outlined in handbook...

Anonymous EAP registration allowed for State of CA

Due to confidentiality concerns driven by state job classification (e.g., California Highway Patrol officers), the State of California asks Magellan* to allow its employees to register for EAP...

Keep referrals coming your way

Keep referrals coming your way Atlas Systems, via PRIME-Hub, will again support Magellan’s* network providers (you!) in completing the required annual review and update of your provider directory...

Review these guidelines for interns/associates

Thank you for participating in the Magellan Healthcare* network. We recognize members’ increased need to access behavioral health services and appreciate your support by utilizing your...

Outpatient provider bonuses paid in 2023

Maximize your bonus potential in 2024 Each quarter, Magellan* sends all high-volume outpatient behavioral health providers in California personalized practice dashboards, which display the...

Ria Health offers alcohol use disorder treatment

Looking to help commercial Blue Shield of California or Sharp Health Plan members navigate their options for managing a primary alcohol use disorder diagnosis? Ria Health is a virtual alcohol...

Refer Sharp Health Plan members to in-network labs

Laboratory expenses are one of the biggest contributors to a patient’s healthcare costs. That’s why Magellan* and our health plan client, Sharp Health Plan, ask you to refer members to an...

Outpatient provider dashboard gets makeover

Beginning in 2025, Magellan’s* network providers in California that qualify for an outpatient dashboard will notice several changes aimed at better measuring quality metrics for our provider...

You are not alone on complex cases

Magellan offers timely case management and peer support When you determine that a patient you’re treating has a particularly challenging set of needs, which can include behavioral health symptoms...

California handbook supplement now online for 2025

The California provider handbook supplement and related appendices are now online on Magellan’s* provider website. In California, Magellan currently manages benefits for members of the following...

HAI-CA earns full NCQA accreditation

Human Affairs International of California earns full accreditation from NCQA Recognized for Commercial, Exchange, Medicaid and Medicare As shared in a recent Magellan press release, Human Affairs...

Do you specialize in MAT for depression?

Do you specialize in medication-assisted treatment for depression? Let us know! New specialty supports members with treatment-resistant depression If you specialize in medication-assisted treatment...

Add specialties in support LGBTQIA+ members

Add specialties to support LGBTQIA+ members If you specialize in any of the following areas, including: LGBTQIA+, gender identity, sexual dysphoria, and transgender, we need YOU to let us know....

Patient safety depends on coordinating care

Ways YOU can help improve care coordination in 2026 Each year, Human Affairs International of California (HAI-CA)* conducts a patient safety survey with our network providers. If you completed our...

Language assistance available

Magellan provides language assistance services at no cost. Do you work with clients with limited English proficiency (LEP)? Or perhaps you’d like to, but you are concerned the language barrier...