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HCAI outlines two-year recertification rules, 20 continuing‑education hours for certified wellness coaches
Summary
At a webinar, HCAI staff explained that certified wellness coaches must recertify every two years, submit 20 continuing‑education hours (including minimums for cultural responsiveness and ethics), and file documentation through an online portal; missed deadlines move a coach to inactive status and can affect Medi‑Cal billing.
Officials from HCAI laid out the requirements and application steps for recertifying California’s certified wellness coaches during a webinar, saying recertification is required every two years and must include 20 hours of continuing education.
Why it matters: The agency said an inactive certification status resulting from a missed deadline prevents employers from billing Medi‑Cal for a coach’s services until active status is restored, creating a direct operational and revenue consequence for employers and coaches.
HCAI presenter Ben Gamache said the core requirement is straightforward: “recertification is required every 2 years,” and each recertification cycle must include 20 hours of continuing education. Of those 20 hours, HCAI requires a minimum of three hours in cultural responsiveness and a minimum of three hours in laws and ethics. Gamache advised attendees that trainings should focus on “prevention and early intervention” because certified wellness coaches are nonclinical providers.
HCAI staff described the notification and submission process: the agency will email coaches beginning six months…
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