Increasing Access to Care through Peer Support Services in California

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Written By Andrew Petee

As part of Aurrera Health’s Medi-Cal transformation and behavioral health work with the California Department of Health Care Services, our team has been pleased to support the implementation of Medi-Cal Peer Support Services, a behavioral health benefit provided by self-identified behavioral health consumers who have experience with recovery and meet state certification standards. The Aurrera Health team provides technical assistance, including policy analysis and development, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and operational administration support to assist in on-the-ground implementation of the benefit and Peer Support Specialist certification programs.

Project Team

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Molly Brassil
Molly Brassil

Senior Vice President

Jill Donnelly
Jill Donnelly

Managing Principal, Medicaid Programs

Kathleen Kane
Kathleen Kane

Deputy Director

Lucy Pagel
Lucy Pagel

Director

Andrew Petee
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