CALMHSA MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
initial certification - Answer-the process for an applicant to become
certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist for the first time so long
as they meet the eligibility criteria and successfully pass the state-
approved exam.
lived experience - Answer-an individual's first-hand experience with a
mental health and/or substance use challenges, including the process of
recovery and engagement of resiliency within that experience.
Medi-Cal - Answer-California's Medicaid health care program that
includes a variety of medical services for children and adults with a
qualifying income or medical condition.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist - Answer-an individual who is 18
years of age or older, who has self-identified as having lived experience
with the process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder,
or both, either as a consumer of these services or as a parent or family
member of the consumer, and who has been granted certification under a
county Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification program.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist services - Answer-culturally
appropriate services that promote engagement, socialization, recovery,
self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and
, identification of strengths. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist services
include, but are not limited to, prevention services, support, coaching,
facilitation, or education that is individualized and is conducted by a
certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.
natural supports - Answer-the personal connections to an individual's
community that enhances the quality of their life.
out-of-state reciprocity - Answer-the recognition that an individual has
received certification for peer support from another state and they meet
the qualifications specified under the policies in this document.
peer - Answer-persons who share similar understanding of experiences
with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
peer support specialist - Answer-an individual who is 18 years of age or
older, who has self-identified as having lived experience with the
process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both,
either as a consumer of these services or as a parent or family member of
the consumer, and who has been granted certification under a county
peer support specialist certification program (Senate Bill 803, Beall).
prevalent languages - Answer-a non-English language identified by the
California Department of Health Care Services as a threshold language
under the state's Medi-Cal programs.
CERTIFICATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
initial certification - Answer-the process for an applicant to become
certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist for the first time so long
as they meet the eligibility criteria and successfully pass the state-
approved exam.
lived experience - Answer-an individual's first-hand experience with a
mental health and/or substance use challenges, including the process of
recovery and engagement of resiliency within that experience.
Medi-Cal - Answer-California's Medicaid health care program that
includes a variety of medical services for children and adults with a
qualifying income or medical condition.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist - Answer-an individual who is 18
years of age or older, who has self-identified as having lived experience
with the process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder,
or both, either as a consumer of these services or as a parent or family
member of the consumer, and who has been granted certification under a
county Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification program.
Medi-Cal peer support specialist services - Answer-culturally
appropriate services that promote engagement, socialization, recovery,
self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, development of natural supports, and
, identification of strengths. Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist services
include, but are not limited to, prevention services, support, coaching,
facilitation, or education that is individualized and is conducted by a
certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist.
natural supports - Answer-the personal connections to an individual's
community that enhances the quality of their life.
out-of-state reciprocity - Answer-the recognition that an individual has
received certification for peer support from another state and they meet
the qualifications specified under the policies in this document.
peer - Answer-persons who share similar understanding of experiences
with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
peer support specialist - Answer-an individual who is 18 years of age or
older, who has self-identified as having lived experience with the
process of recovery from mental illness, substance use disorder, or both,
either as a consumer of these services or as a parent or family member of
the consumer, and who has been granted certification under a county
peer support specialist certification program (Senate Bill 803, Beall).
prevalent languages - Answer-a non-English language identified by the
California Department of Health Care Services as a threshold language
under the state's Medi-Cal programs.
