Eligible Originating Site
April 2026
Yes, see manual for originating site scenarios and billing/reimbursement policies applicable.
The billable provider, employed or under direct contract with an FQHC or RHC can respond from any location, including their home, during a time that they are scheduled to work for the FQHC or RHC.
For the purposes of payment for covered treatment or services provided through telehealth, the department shall not limit the type of setting where services are provided for the patient or by the health care provider.
SOURCE: CA Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) Outpatient Services Manual. (Jan. 2026), p. 17-21. (Accessed Apr. 2026).
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