Where Can Collaborative Documentation By Peer Support Specialists Be Reimbursed By Medicaid? In Only Seven States

Yesterday, my colleague Terry Griffin reported on Pennsylvania's announcement that it does not reimburse for collaborative documentation by peer support specialists (see Pennsylvania Medicaid Nixes Collaborative Documentation For Peer Services). Pennsylvania allows Medicaid billing for peer support services, but classifies collaborative documentation as a record-keeping activity already included in the Medicaid rate. When a reader asked for our response to this development, we decided we should first find out what is happening elsewhere. Which states allow Medicaid reimbursement for peer support services, and also reimburse for collaborative documentation?

First, let's be clear on the meaning of collaborative . . .