W. Va. Code R. § 69-11-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 69-11-13 - Waivers and Variances

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.

W. Va. Code R. § 69-11-13