Health Net shares new COVID-19 support program for providers

Health Net is providing assistance to network providers in CA who are seeking relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the CARES Act. Health Net is providing access to a dedicated online portal of Provider Financial Support & Resources, where network providers can research benefits they may be eligible for. In addition, provider partners will have access to webinars and one-on-one consulting with key experts.

The portal was developed by Centene Corporation, a leading multi-national healthcare company. As part of the Centene family, Health Net is making the portal available to California providers who need assistance with grant writing and business loan applications, among other key activities.

"Our provider partners are heroes, caring for and healing the most vulnerable populations across California,” said Brian Ternan, CEO of Health Net. “In support of them, we’re providing access to these key benefits and resources to help them through this economically challenging time.”

The program will help providers apply for various benefits including small business loans, a paycheck protection plan, and various grants they may qualify for. Examples of organizations that may qualify for federal grants include:

• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• Behavioral health providers and community-based behavioral health organizations
• Centers for Independent Living (CILs), and
• Long-term service and supports organizations operating on the front lines

The online portal also helps providers explore additional funds through state offered loans and grants by working with nationally recognized healthcare consultants, organizations, state government agencies and former SBA executives.

Health Net and Centene have made it a priority to support providers, especially small providers, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Centene previously announced that its plans, including Health Net, would reduce the administrative burden to providers by eliminating the need for them to collect co-pays and removing authorization requirements for COVID-19 related treatment.

If you are a Health Net provider looking for more information about benefits you may be eligible for, please visit https://www.centene.com/covid-19-resource-center/provider-assistance.html for more information.