This2016 report explores options for providing youth and young adult peer support through Medicaid from the Center for Health Care Strategy and Youth MOVE National. The report defines youth peer support, describes key considerations before becoming a Medicaid provider, and reviews workforce considerations such as training and credentialing and meeting Medicaid reporting requirements. Brief descriptions of youth peer support programs in Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Oregon and Pennsylvania are included.
Funding Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Providing Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Through Medicaid
A 2016 report that explores options for providing youth and young adult peer support through Medicaid from the Center for Health Care Strategy and Youth MOVE National