Which term describes the process by which an individual employed as a Peer on January 1, 2022, or prior to that date, is eligible to seek certification as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist so long as they meet the eligibility criteria and successfully pass the state-approved exam (ended 6/30/2023)?

• A. Initial Certification
• B. Lived Experience
• C. Medi-Cal
• D. Grandparenting Process

Answer: (D)

Grandparenting is a transitional pathway that lets someone who was employed as a Peer on January 1, 2022, or earlier, become certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by meeting the eligibility criteria and passing the state-approved exam (with the exam window ending 6/30/2023). This approach preserves experienced workers’ roles while bringing them up to the new certification standard, rather than requiring everyone to start fresh. It’s distinct from starting the process anew (Initial Certification), and it’s not about the program name (Medi-Cal) or a general term like Lived Experience.