Centene’s Health Net Provides Emergency Support for Franklin Fire Victims in Malibu Canyon

Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) is one of the best S&P 500 stocks with huge upside potential. On June 20, following Governor Newsom’s declaration of a State of Emergency in Malibu Canyon, City of Malibu, due to the Franklin Fire, Health Net announced immediate actions to support its members and healthcare providers. Health Net is a company of Centene Corporation and a Medi-Cal managed care health plan in California.

For prescription needs, impacted members have 2 options: they can fill their prescriptions at their original pharmacy if it is operational. If not, they can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987, where refill limitations will be suspended, allowing them to obtain prescriptions from an out-of-network pharmacy. Additionally, Health Net offers 24/7 crisis support through its Behavioral Health Services by calling 1-800-400-8987 (TTY: 711).

Centene's Health Net Provides Emergency Support for Franklin Fire Victims in Malibu Canyon

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Support includes assistance for grief, stress, or trauma, as well as referrals to mental health counselors, local services, and telephone consultations. In terms of medical appointments, if members cannot reach their primary care provider during an emergency, Health Net provides no-cost telehealth services. Instructions for these appointments can be found on the back of their Health Net ID card or HealthNet.com after registration and sign-in. Healthcare providers like doctors and nurse practitioners can call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for assistance.

Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) is a healthcare enterprise that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured families, and commercial organizations in the US.

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