Pulse development · 1 cited source · August 27, 2026
California Families Face a Health Net Assisted-Living Transition
Health Net announced cuts to assisted-living benefits in California for low-income seniors.
Health Net announced cuts to assisted-living benefits for low-income California seniors. The latest extensions for the program go through Dec. 31. The benefit pays for 24-hour services in board-and-care homes, memory care facilities, and similar residences. Health Net said members will receive care until their authorization periods end and then move to nursing homes, in-home care, or other programs based on clinical needs and eligibility. Families and providers are also trying to determine whether services could stop after Oct. 7 when some provider contracts expire, although benefits are supposed to continue through the end of the year. The California Department of Health Services said it will work with Health Net on member protections and continuity of care.
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- Health Net announced cuts to assisted-living benefits in California for low-income seniors.
- The latest extensions for the California program go through Dec. 31.
- The benefit pays for 24-hour services in board-and-care homes, memory care facilities and similar residences.
- Health Net said members will receive care until their authorization periods end and then move to nursing homes, in-home care or other programs.
- Some families are trying to determine whether services might stop after Oct. 7 when some provider contracts expire, although benefits are supposed to continue through the end of the year.
- The California Department of Health Services will work with Health Net to ensure member protections and continuity of care.
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