Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Minnesota Adds Commercial Coverage Of Mental Health Peer Support Specialists

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) is adding access to mental health peer support specialists as a covered benefit starting for the 2024 plan year for members enrolled in fully-insured commercial plans. Peer support specialists are trained individuals with lived experiences who provide support, encouragement and connections to resources for others facing recovery and mental health challenges.

Self-insured commercial groups will have the option to add peer specialist support coverage to the health plan benefit design starting with the 2024 plan year. The addition of a peer specialist support benefit in fully insured commercial health . . .