Am I ever able to go directly to a specialist without a referral?

Health Net members do not need a referral to receive chiropractic care from a chiropractor participating in the American Specialty Health Plan (ASH) network. For the most current listing of participating chiropractors go to Americanspecialtyhp.com or call the ASH Member Services Department at 1-800-678-9133.

Health Net members seeking treatment for mental health or substance abuse do not have to contact their Primary Care Physician or Medical Group. Instead, FEHB members call Managed Health Network (MHN) at 1-888-779-2236, and MHN will direct them to the appropriate contracting provider of care.

All female Health Net FEHB members in California can self-refer, within their Participating Medical Group, for Obstetrical and Gynecological (OB/GYN) services.

For all other specialty care, members need a referral from their Primary Care Physician or Medical Group, unless the contracted Medical Group allows members to receive some specialty care without a referral or authorization.

The Health Net website and Provider Directories indicate which Medical Groups offer direct referrals to specialists within the same medical group. For the most up-to-date information on direct referrals contact your medical group or primary care physician.