# Health Net

> Health Net is a Centene-owned California health insurer serving more than three million members. It combines managed care, contracted provider networks and community partnerships across Medi-Cal, individual and family coverage, Medicare-related offerings and an employer group business scheduled to wind down beginning in 2027.

- **Founded:** 1977
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, United States
- **Founders:** Blue Cross of Southern California (Founding sponsor of the original nonprofit Health Net HMO)
- **Products:** Medi-Cal managed care, Ambetter from Health Net, Medicare-related coverage, Commercial group plans, Teladoc virtual care
- **Notable:** Serves more than three million California members, per its June 2026 About page., Reported 2024 NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus across four lines of business., Selected for NCQA’s nine-organization Health Equity Accreditation Plus pilot in 2022.

## Products & services

- **Medi-Cal managed care** — Coverage and coordinated provider access for eligible California Medicaid members; available plans and services depend on county and eligibility.
- **Ambetter from Health Net** — Individual and family health insurance, including Covered California marketplace coverage.
- **Medicare-related coverage** — Medicare offerings and resources; specific products, branding and availability depend on the plan and service area.
- **Commercial group plans** — Small and large employer group coverage being discontinued in California beginning February 28, 2027; some contracts run longer. The transition also includes specified supplemental and employer Medicare products.
- **Teladoc virtual care** — Phone and video access for eligible members for non-emergency conditions, with mental health options and costs subject to plan terms.
- **CalAIM care coordination** — Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports resources connecting eligible Medi-Cal members with clinical and social services.
- **Behavioral health and pharmacy services** — Access to behavioral health, substance use treatment and prescription-related managed care services under plan benefits.

## Achievements

- Serves more than three million California members, per its June 2026 About page.
- Reported 2024 NCQA Health Equity Accreditation Plus across four lines of business.
- Selected for NCQA’s nine-organization Health Equity Accreditation Plus pilot in 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Supported the Disability Health Care Summit hosted by Disability Voices United; recommendations are planned for early 2027.
- **2026-09** — Announced California commercial group market exit, with many policies expected to end February 28, 2027 and some contracts later. Medi-Cal, Ambetter/Covered California and Medicare members are identified as unaffected by the general transition notice; specific employer waiver products have separate communications.
- **2026-09** — Announced $3 million for Stockton senior housing and $2 million for Stanislaus housing gap financing.
- **2026-08** — Announced a $900,000 grant to Pear Suite.
- **2026-02** — California DMHC announced $1.3 million in combined fines against Health Net Community Solutions and Health Net of California for mishandling provider payment disputes.

## Links

- Website: https://www.healthnet.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-net
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/HealthNet
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HealthNetInc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthnet/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthNetInc

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Last updated: 2026-10-22