What term describes an individual who receives peer services through a Medi-Cal program?

• A. Beneficiary
• B. Recipient
• C. Patient
• D. Beneficiary/Recipient

Answer: (D)

In Medi-Cal and peer services, the person who receives benefits or services is described by terms that reflect enrollment and access. The most accurate framing is that they are a beneficiary of Medi-Cal benefits, and the word recipient is also commonly used in program materials to describe someone who receives services. Because the question recognizes both terms as describing someone who receives peer services through Medi-Cal, the combined option best captures the usual language you’ll encounter. The term patient is less appropriate here, since peer support emphasizes recovery and empowerment rather than a traditional clinical patient relationship.