OAR 333-004-3050: Agency Termination

(1) Agency initiated termination. An agency may terminate certification. To terminate certification, the agency must (a) Submit written notice to the RH Program by secure electronic mail to rh.program@oha.oregon.gov 30 calendar days prior to the termination effective date. (A) The notice shall specify the termination effective date and plans for notifying and referring clients to other certified RHCare, CCare or AbortionCare clinics. This plan shall outline mechanisms used to notify clients and efforts to ensure coordination of care for clients. (B) The termination effective date shall be at least 30 calendar days upon receipt of notice. (b) Termination of agency certification does not terminate any obligations of the agency for dates of services during which the certification was in effect. (2) RH Program initiated termination. (a) The RH Program may terminate agency certification for reasons including, but not limited to: (A) Failure to address compliance findings within 180 calendar days of the date of initial non-compliance notification; (B) No client enrollment or claims activity for 12 months; or (C) Sanctions as described in OAR 333-004-3200 (Grounds for Agency Sanctions; Sanctions). (b) The RH Program will notify an agency that it or its clinic(s)’ certification will be terminated via a written notice by certified mail, return-receipt requested. (c) The termination effective date shall be 30 calendar days from the date the notice was mailed. (d) Agencies that have been terminated due to OAR 333-004-3050(2)(a)(A) or (C) may not apply for certification for two years after termination. (e) Termination notices will follow ORS chapter 183.