OAR 309-009-0060: Variances

(1) The Authority may grant a variance to a CCBHC applicant or provider if: (a) There is a lack of resources to meet the criteria required in these rules; or (b) Implementation of the proposed alternative services, methods, concepts or procedures would result of in improved outcomes for the individual. (2) CCBHC applicants must submit the variance request directly to the Authority using the approved “Application for Continued Variance” form. (3) The authority must approve or deny the request for a variance and must notify the provider in writing of the decision to approve or deny the requested variance. (4) Granting a variance for one request does not set a precedent that must be followed by the Authority when evaluating subsequent requests for variance. Variances are only approved for a specified duration of time as established in the variance approval.