.02 Written Certification Renewal.

A. A qualifying patient may seek renewal of a written certification not less than 30 calendar days after it was issued by notifying the patient’s certifying provider.

B. A certifying provider may renew the written certification for a qualifying patient if the certifying provider determines the patient still meets the criteria set forth in Regulation .01A of this chapter.

C. Upon renewing a written certification for a qualifying patient, a certifying provider shall notify the Commission.

D. A certifying provider may not renew a written certification unless the provider has made a full, in-person assessment of the qualifying patient within the 365 days before the reissuance.