Or. Admin. R. 409-036-0100 – Suspension or Waiver of Minimum Service Obligation

(1) The Authority may agree to suspend a participating provider’s service obligation for a specified time under circumstances it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to parental leave, medical leave, military service leave, or other factors beyond a provider’s control. During the time of suspension, awards shall be suspended.
(2) A participant requesting a suspension of minimum service obligation shall make a written request to the Authority, citing the reasons and providing documentation of the circumstances.
(3) The Authority may waive all or part of the minimum service obligation under the following circumstances:
1. (a) Upon receipt of written documentation acceptable to the Authority of the death of the participant;
2. (b) Upon receipt of written documentation acceptable to the Authority of the total and permanent disability of the participant; or
3. (c) Upon receipt of written documentation of other significant changes in life circumstances that are out of the control of the participant and that the Authority determines warrant a waiver of service commitment.
(4) If all or part of the minimum service obligation is waived, the Authority may not impose any penalty for failure to meet the obligation

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