Certified Peer Specialists

References to Certified Peer Specialist Programs

• Provider Handbook for Psychiatric and Partial Hospitalization Services Section VII – Other Services
• Medical Assistance Bulletin 08-07-09, May 22, 2007
• Peer Support Services – Revised OMHSAS Bulletin 09-07, January 1, 2010
• Peer Support Services – Revised OMHSAS Bulletin 16-12, December 12, 2016
• Collaborative Documentation – OMHSAS Policy Clarification, January 15, 2015
• Medicaid Funded Peer Support Services in PA Frequently Asked Questions -Index by Topic
• Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition
• Pennsylvania Recovery and Resiliency
• International Association of Peer Supporters

Beacon Certified Peer Specialist Program Requirements

• Beacon Minimum Documentation Standards
• Provider Manual
• Beacon Fraud and Abuse
• Sign Up for ValueAdded Newsletter
• Self-Audit Protocol
• Self-Audit Q&A

Beacon Certified Peer Specialist Forms

• Link to Beacon Provider Forms Section on Website
• ORF Registration Instructions
• ORF Outpatient Registration Form
• POMS: How to Submit Online via Provider Connect
• Link to DHS POMS Instructions
• Provider Compliance Program Checklist
• Internal Controls Assessment Survey

Trainings for Certified Peer Specialist Programs

• Beacon Annual Fraud, Waste and Abuse Training
• Peer Support Services Training
• Peer Support Services Training Q&A