PURPOSE: This rule describes procedures for programs currently certified under 9 CSR 30-3.010 through 9 CSR 30-3.610 to transition to enhanced standards of care.

1. (1) Temporary Waivers. Upon the effective date of this rule, the department shall hereby grant a waiver for one (1) year from those new requirements listed in this section which would involve additional and substantial expense to a program currently certified under 9 CSR 30-3.010 through 9 CSR 30- 3.610 of Certification Standards for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs.

   1. (A) Temporary waivers shall be limited to the following requirements under 9 CSR 30- 3.100 Service Delivery Process and Documentation:

      1. 1. Five (5) axis diagnosis by an eligible,

licensed practitioner;

1. 2. Provision of community support ser-

vices;

1. 3. Provision of family therapy and code-

pendency counseling for family members;

1. 4. Transportation provided by the pro-

gram.

1. (B) Waivers shall be temporary and timelimited.

   1. 1. The initial waiver period of one (1)

year may be renewed or extended by the department annually thereafter.

1. 2. The total period of waiver shall not

exceed three (3) years unless otherwise determined by the department. For those services funded by the department or provided through a service network authorized by the department, the waiver period for any requirement listed in this section shall end when the department makes available additional funding intended to implement the requirement.

1. (C) Waivers shall not be granted to programs currently certified under 9 CSR 30- 3.810 through 9 CSR 30-3.970 Certification Standards for Comprehensive Substance Treatment and Rehabilitation (CSTAR), as standards for these programs are equivalent to the enhanced standards of care required by new rules.

1. (2) Other Requirements. In addition to this rule, a program must also comply with 9 CSR 10-7.130 Procedures to Obtain Certification that is applicable to both substance abuse and psychiatric programs.

AUTHORITY: sections 630.050, 630.655 and 631.010, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed Feb. 28, 2001 effective Oct. 30, 2001.

*Original authority: 630.050, RSMo 1980, amended 1993, 1995; 630.655, RSMo 1980; and 631.010, RSMo 1980.