New BHIN Issued on Requirements for Medi-Cal Peer Support Benefit
Key staff: Lucero Robles, LCSW, Senior Director of Quality Assurance & Compliance
A Behavioral Health Information Notice (BHIN) issued April 4 — BHIN 25-010 — includes requirements for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Services benefit, the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist provider type, and state standards for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Programs, including the steps counties that opt in must take to implement these programs. As the certifying entity, CalMHSA will implement all updates and requirements introduced in BHIN 25-010.
Additionally, for counties’ reference, CalMHSA has outlined the key County Plan-specfic changes and responsibilities introduced in this consolidated guidance.
CalMHSA’s commitment to supporting counties’ implementation of the Peer Support Benefit includes a quality improvement model that ensures the certification program is in full alignment with state requirements. Questions about this BHIN can be directed to [email protected].
May 12, 2025
