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.
Peer Support Specialist Certification Fees
The following fees are for individuals seeking Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification in California and for individuals seeking renewal and/or reinstatement of their certification.
| Fees |
Application for Peer Support Specialist Certification | |
Application for Certification
| $ 100.00 |
Exam for Peer Support Specialist Certification | |
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam | $ 150.00 |
Certification Exam Retake | $ 150.00
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Renewal/Reinstatement of Certification for Peer Support Specialists | |
Biennial Renewal – Certification for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist (Effective Sept 2024) | $ 80.00 |
Reinstatement of Certification – Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist | $ 80.00 |
CalMHSA-Approved Training Provider Fees
Please visit our page with CalMHSA-approved training providers. Information on training fees can be found on the training provider’s website.
Training fees are set by the training provider.
Supervisor Training
This training is intended for individuals seeking training for supervision of work performed by certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists. The training is available at no cost. Registration in the learning management systems is required.
| Fees |
Supervisor Training | |
Self-Paced Supervisor Training via CalMHSA’s Learning Management System | No Cost |
Training Provider Fees
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Fees |
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Training Provider Application (initial) |
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Training Provider – Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Core Training |
$ 300.00 |
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Training Provider – Specialization Training Course |
$ 300.00/specialization |
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Training Provider- Continuing Education Training |
$ 300.00 |
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Training Provider – Refresher Training Course for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist |
$ 300.00 |
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Renewals for Training Providers |
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Training Provider – Renewal |
$ 300.00 |