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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Certification Questions and Correct Answers
Dual Relationship Ans: A non-therapeutic connection between a
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist and a care recipient, involving
activities prohibited by the Code of Ethics.
Grandparenting Process Ans: The process allowing individuals
employed as peers before January 1, 2022, to seek certification as
a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist if they meet eligibility criteria
and pass the state-approved exam.
Initial Certification Ans: The process for an applicant to become
certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist for the first time,
meeting eligibility criteria and passing the state-approved exam.
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Lived Experience Ans: First-hand encounter with mental health
and/or substance use challenges, involving recovery and resilience
engagement.
Medi-Cal Ans: California's Medicaid program offering various
medical services for eligible children and adults.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Ans: An individual aged 18 or
older, self-identifying with lived experience in mental illness or
substance use recovery, and certified under a county Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist program.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Services Ans: Culturally
appropriate services promoting engagement, recovery, self-
sufficiency, and identification of strengths, including prevention,
support, coaching, facilitation, or education.
Natural Supports Ans: Personal connections within an
individual's community enhancing their quality of life.
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Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Certification Questions and Correct Answers
Dual Relationship Ans: A non-therapeutic connection between a
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist and a care recipient, involving
activities prohibited by the Code of Ethics.
Grandparenting Process Ans: The process allowing individuals
employed as peers before January 1, 2022, to seek certification as
a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist if they meet eligibility criteria
and pass the state-approved exam.
Initial Certification Ans: The process for an applicant to become
certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist for the first time,
meeting eligibility criteria and passing the state-approved exam.
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Lived Experience Ans: First-hand encounter with mental health
and/or substance use challenges, involving recovery and resilience
engagement.
Medi-Cal Ans: California's Medicaid program offering various
medical services for eligible children and adults.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Ans: An individual aged 18 or
older, self-identifying with lived experience in mental illness or
substance use recovery, and certified under a county Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist program.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Services Ans: Culturally
appropriate services promoting engagement, recovery, self-
sufficiency, and identification of strengths, including prevention,
support, coaching, facilitation, or education.
Natural Supports Ans: Personal connections within an
individual's community enhancing their quality of life.
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