CMS State Medicaid Directors Letter: Using Peer Support Services Under Medicaid

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 00:04

Article Publication Date

Wed, 08/15/2007 - 12:00

Summary

This letter provides guidance to States and discusses policy issues related to peer support and notes that States are increasingly interested in covering peer support providers as a distinct type for the delivery of counseling and other support services. The letter (SMDL #07-011) provides policy guidance on requirements for supervision, care-coordination, and minimum training criteria of peer support providers.

Article Author

Smith, Dennis

Topics

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Types/Tools

State Medicaid Director's letters

Populations

Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources

CMS

Programs/Initiatives

Peer Supports