The State of Vermont is establishing Recovery Support Services (RSS) as a Medicaid-reimbursable benefit for people covered under the Vermont Medicaid State Plan.
Stay up-to-date on progress, requirements and other resources related to Recovery Support Services (RSS).
RSS Recovery Center touchpoint meetings will occur monthly. The most recent presentations are posted below.
RSO's are non-residential and non-clinical facility certified by the Vermont Department of Health to provide recovery services and supports in compliance with the Certified Recovery Services Organizations: Substance Use Disorder Recovery Standards.
A PRSS holds a certificate to practice recovery support services from the Office of Professional Regulation.
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| Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
| Recovery Services Organization (RSO) Certification Initial/Renewal Application | Application submitted to initiate the certification process for Recovery Services Organizations or submitted by a certified RSO to renew certification every three years. Note: This application is under development and is not yet available. |
| Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification Application | Application submitted to the Office of Professional Regulation to become certified as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist or renew certification. Note: This application is under development and is not yet available. |
| Recovery Certification Compliance Assessment Tool (RCCAT) | Tool to assess Recovery Services Organizations for certification, measured by the guidelines included in the RSO Substance Use Disorder Standards. The tool will be leveraged prior to and during RSO certification site visits by Division of Substance Use staff. Note: The tool is under development and is not yet available. |
| Recovery Services Organization (RSO) Certification Rule | Rule that provides certification requirements for Recovery Services Organizations. This rule will serve as the regulatory basis for the certification of Recovery Services Organizations that receive state or federal funding for the provision of recovery services and supports from the Vermont Department of Health. |
| Peer Support Provider (PSP) and Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification Rule | Rule that will serve as the regulatory basis for the certification of PRSS (Vermont Department of Health) and PSP (Vermont Department of Mental Health). Note: The rule is currently under development. |
| Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Credentialing Body | Entity authorized by the Vermont Department of Health to: (A) issue credentials to peer recovery support specialists to demonstrate that a peer recovery support specialist has met qualifications for certification; and (B) approve acceptable continuing education courses; in addition to other duties. |
| Medicaid Member | A person who is enrolled in Medicaid and covered under the Vermont Medicaid State Plan. |
| Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) | A person who holds a certificate to engage in the practice of recovery support services from the Office of Professional Regulation. |
| Certified Peer Support Provider (PSP) | A peer worker under the Department of Mental Health who is certified by the Office of Professional Regulation and is included in the same legislation (H.847) and associated rule as PRSS. Note: PSPs are not within the scope of the Recovery Support Services Initiative or part of the Vermont Department of Health’s provider network. |
| Recovery Services Organization (RSO) | A non-residential and non-clinical facility certified by the Vermont Department of Health to provide recovery services and supports in compliance with the Department’s Recovery Services Organizations: Substance Use Disorder Recovery Standards. |
| Recovery Services Organizations (RSO): Substance Use Disorder Standards | Standards published by the Vermont Department of Health and establishes the required minimum expectations related to operations, staff conduct, organizational performance, structure and workplace environment of a certified Recovery Services Organization. |
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Street
Waterbury, VT 05671-8340
