West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 69 - Health And Human Resources
Title 69 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Series 69-11 - Medication-Assisted Treatment - Opioid Treatment Programs
Section 69-11-13 - Waivers and Variances
Universal Citation: 69 WV Code of State Rules 69-11-13
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024
13.1. The Secretary may grant a waiver or variance to the provisions of this rule under any of the following circumstances:
13.1.a. A
strict application of the rule clearly would be impractical and if any
alternate arrangements are not detrimental to the health or safety of the
patients or employees of the program; or
13.1.b. A waiver, variance or extension of a
provisional license is necessary under extraordinary circumstances or otherwise
to protect public health;
13.1.c.
The waiver or variance serves the best interests of patient safety and quality
of care; or
13.1.d. A variance
pursuant to W. Va. Code §
16-5Y-5(e).
The program shall also document where a patient has no insurance. At the option
of the medication-assisted treatment program, treatment may commence prior to
billing.
13.2. Any waiver or variance approved by the Secretary shall be in writing.
13.3. All waivers or variances shall be reviewed at least annually by the designated state oversight agency.
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