California AB2138 mandates Medi-Cal enhanced care management providers to include peer support specialists in their interdisciplinary care teams.

California AB2138 requires Medi-Cal enhanced care management (ECM) providers to integrate peer support specialists into their interdisciplinary care teams. These specialists, who have lived experience with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, homelessness, disability, or justice involvement, are to be included in teams serving at least 50 members, with 25% or more of the caseload being adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorder. The bill aims to improve engagement, trust, and retention in care, and to promote hope and recovery.

California AB2138 mandates Medi-Cal enhanced care management providers to include peer support specialists in their interdisciplinary care teams.

California AB2138 requires Medi-Cal enhanced care management (ECM) providers to integrate peer support specialists into their interdisciplinary care teams. These specialists, who have lived experience with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, homelessness, disability, or justice involvement, are to be included in teams serving at least 50 members, with 25% or more of the caseload being adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorder. The bill aims to improve engagement, trust, and retention in care, and to promote hope and recovery.