Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter I - Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter A - General Provisions |
Part 8 - Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders |
Subpart F - Authorization To Increase Patient Limit to 275 Patients |
§ 8.640 - What is the process for renewing a practitioner's Request for Patient Limit Increase approval?
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§ 8.640 What is the process for renewing a practitioner's Request for Patient Limit Increase approval?
(a) Practitioners who intend to continue to treat up to 275 patients beyond their current 3 year approval term must submit a renewal Request for Patient Limit Increase in accordance with the procedures outlined under § 8.620 at least 90 days before the expiration of their approval term.
(b) If SAMHSA does not reach a final decision on a renewal Request for Patient Limit Increase before the expiration of a practitioner's approval term, the practitioner's existing approval term will be deemed extended until SAMHSA reaches a final decision.