Which term describes culturally appropriate services that promote engagement, socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, development of natural supports and identification of strengths, including prevention services, support, coaching, facilitation or education that is individualized and is conducted by a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist?

• A. Medi-Cal
• B. Natural Supports
• C. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
• D. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Services

Answer: (D)

This question tests recognizing the specific service category that describes what a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist delivers. The term that fits best names the actual services provided, not just the program or the person. It covers culturally appropriate, individualized support aimed at engagement, socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, and self-advocacy, while also helping identify strengths, develop natural supports, and include prevention services, support, coaching, facilitation, or education. Importantly, these are services carried out by a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, making it a defined service offering within Medi-Cal.

The other terms describe broader concepts or roles rather than the service itself: Medi-Cal is the health program; natural supports refer to the informal supports a person has in their life; a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist is the provider or professional, not the service category. Therefore, the term that best matches the described, individualized, culturally appropriate service delivered by a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist is Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Services.