Fee Schedule
The Peer Support Specialist Certification Fee Schedule outlines activities and fees associated with the ongoing administration of the Peer Support Specialist Certification Program operated by California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA). The fee schedule has been approved by the Department of Health Care Services in accordance with the W&I Code Section 14045.18. The fee schedule is subject to change. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Fees
The following fees are for individuals seeking to become Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS) in California.
| Fee Type | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Training | Medi-Cal Peer Support 80-Hour Core Competency Training | Varies * |
| Application | Non-refundable application fee for initial certification | $100 |
| Exam | Non-refundable fee to take the certification exam fee (application approval requried); Max 3 attemps (fees apply per attempt) | $150 |
| Renewal | Certification renewal fee every 2 years to maintain active certification (20 hrs of CEs required) | $80 |
| Renewal Late | Late fee applied when renewal is submitted after certification expiration | $50 |
*Training fees are set by the training provider. Please visit the CalMHSA-approved training provider page for information on training and fees.
Prepaid Codes
Prepaid codes are available for purchase using credit card, or submitting work orders as part of bulk purchasing participation agreement. Prepaid codes purchased through credit card payments can be used to pay for certification application, exam, and renewal fees. Individuals, employers, or organizations can buy these codes ahead of time and use them later or distribute them at the purchaser’s discretion to individuals to be applied to the intended fee.
To get started, click the Login/Register button above. After you purchase codes, you can view your dashboard to see which codes are still available, which have been used, and who used them. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to purchase prepaid codes using credit card.
CalMHSA-Approved Training Providers
The following fees are for agencies applying to become CalMSHA-approved training providers, renewal, and modifications.
| Fee Type | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Provider Application | Application fee to apply to become a CalMHSA-approved training provider. Non-refundable. | $300 |
| Provider Renewal | Training providers renewal required every 2 years to maintain active approval. | $300 |
| Modification Request | Modification request to previously approved training curriculum. | $300 |
Payment for Service Terms/Refund Policy
- Established Fees. The Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program (“Service”) Fee Schedule (“Fee Schedule”) has been approved by the Department of Health Care Services in accordance with the W&I Code Section 14045.18. The Fee Schedule is subject to change. All payments are processed via a 3rd Party Payment processor. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable. For instances where an individual or business makes a purchase for applications and/or exam fees in a bulk order, upon approval from CalMHSA, CalMHSA will issue prepaid codes (“Prepaid Codes”). Each user is responsible for the security and distribution of the assigned Prepaid Codes and may distribute at their discretion to individuals for use of the Service.
- Refund Policy. Refunds are generally not permitted for credit card payments or to refund Prepaid Codes. CalMHSA may issue a refund for a credit card payment or for Prepaid Codes that have not been used and applied to the Service where it is deemed applicable, including but not limited to the following:
- Prepaid code or scholarship applied. User purchased item(s) in which a prepaid code or scholarship was applied to cover those expenses;
- Duplicate purchase. User purchased item(s) more than once in error.