Which term describes an individual who is 18 years of age or older, who has self-identified as having lived experience with the process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both, either as a consumer of these services or as a parent or family member of the consumer, and who has been granted certification under a county Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification program?

• A. Medi-Cal
• B. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
• C. Lived Experience
• D. County Reciprocity

Answer: (B)

The term that fits this description is Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist. This role specifically identifies an adult who has lived experience with recovery from mental illness or substance use, and who has been granted certification through a county Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist program. The certification ensures the person is trained and authorized to provide peer support services within Medi-Cal-funded care, using their lived experience to support others on their recovery journey. Medi-Cal itself is the funding program, not the individual; Lived Experience describes the background of the person, not the job title; and County Reciprocity is not the recognized term for this credential or role.