Which term describes services that are individualized and conducted by a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist, including prevention services, support, coaching, facilitation or education?

• A. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
• B. Medi-Cal
• C. Culturally Appropriate Services
• D. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Services

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is naming the actual offerings, not the person or the program. When a certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist delivers prevention, support, coaching, facilitation, or education in an individualized way, the term that describes these offerings is Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Services. This label highlights that these are the services provided by a credentialed peer, which aligns with how Medi-Cal categorizes and reimburses this kind of support.

The other terms refer to different concepts: Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist points to the individual providing the service, Medi-Cal refers to the broader program, and Culturally Appropriate Services focus on cultural relevance rather than the specific service category. Thus, Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Services best captures the described, individualized services conducted by a certified peer.