CMS Releases Frequently Asked Questions on Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of Peer Support Services

View in browser | Distributed by Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage of peer support services. These FAQs were developed in close collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide clarification regarding federal policy on coverage of peer support services outlined in the State Medicaid Director (SMD) letter #07-011 issued on August 15, 2007, which established that states "have the option to offer [p]eer [s]upport services as a component of a comprehensive mental health and substance use service delivery system." CMS strongly encourages states to expand availability and utilization of peer support services to serve adults, youth, and families who experience mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. Peer Support services can be an important part of mental health and substance use treatment throughout the full continuum of care—prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery. Stay connected with Medicaid.gov and CMS: Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Contact Us   Questions or problems? Please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This e-mail was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (410-786-5473) · 7500 Security Boulevard · Baltimore MD 21244