CMS has released a State Medicaid Director letter to provide guidance to states interested in peer support services under Medicaid. Peer support services, which can be an important component in a state’s delivery of effective treatment, are an evidence-based mental health model of care that consists of a qualified peer support provider who assists individuals with their recovery from mental illness and substance use disorders.
States may choose to deliver peer support services through several Medicaid funding authorities in the Social Security Act. The letter describes how states may provide peer support services under Medicaid and includes the requirements for supervision, care coordination, and minimum training criteria for peer support providers.
