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

08/15/2007 | Requests *

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.

Author

Smith, Dennis

Available Files

Letter PDF (64K, 3 pages)

Keywords

evidence-based mental health model of care;

Topic

Mental Health, Peer Supports

Type/Tool

State Medicaid Director's letters

Source

CMS

State

All States/Territories

Date Created

08/16/2007

Contact

Gale Arden
Director, Disabled and Elderly Health Programs Group
410-786-6810

Short URL

www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/doc/2015

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