Medicaid Coverage of Peer Support for People with Mental Illness: Available Research and State Examples

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Article Publication Date: 
11/6/2008
Summary: 
This report summarizes available research to date regarding the effectiveness of peer support and presents State examples of peer support within three different Medicaid authorities (State Plan, 1915(b), and 1915(c)). State Medicaid Agencies and their partner mental health agencies can find guidance here for efforts to incorporate peer support into Medicaid programs.
Article Author: 
Eiken, Steve; Campbell PhD, Jean
Types/Tools: 
Programs/Initiatives: 
1915c; Peer Supports
Keywords: 
Community Inclusion
Medicaid State Plan rehabilitative service; waiver; 1915b; 1915(b); 1905a; 1905(a)

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Steve Eiken
MN
USA
Steve.Eiken@truvenhealth.com
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(651) 917-4174

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51817