Frequently Asked Questions on Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of Peer Support Services
This document provides clarifications regarding previously established policy on Medicaid and
CHIP coverage of peer support services outlined in the State Medicaid Director (SMD) letter on
this topic (SMD letter #07-011) issued on August 15, 2007. The SMD letter #07-011 established
that states “have the option to offer [p]eer [s]upport services as a component of a comprehensive
mental health and substance use service delivery system.”
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: June 05, 2024
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