Directing the secretary for aging and disability services to expand and establish peer support specialist certifications and the secretary for health and environment to pursue a medicaid code for telehealth services provided by peer support specialists.

This bill establishes standards for certifying peer support specialists and requires background checks for certification. It also allows these specialists to provide services through telehealth, which would be eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. The Secretary for Aging and Disability Services will oversee training and certification, contracting with third parties to provide these services.

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