Section 164.099 - Special Projects(A) The Department will consider proposals for Special Projects for the innovative delivery of substance use disorder services. No such proposal shall be implemented without prior written approval of the Department. Special projects may be time limited and may be subject to conditions by the Department.(B) Special projects shall include an organized system of substance use disorder treatment services delivered in a model that meets the immediate need(s) for a special population that is determined to be underserved by existing licensed substance use disorder treatment models.(C) Services provided by special projects shall not pose a threat to patient health and safety, and shall be delivered in an evidence-based, trauma-informed manner while demonstrating positive outcomes for patients.(D) Any proposal for a special project approval from the Department must meet the definition of Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program under 105 CMR 164.005.(E) An application for a special project approval must be submitted in a manner prescribed by the Department. The application shall:(1) Demonstrate the need for the service;(2) Describe the innovative delivery of the service and how it will satisfy the current need;(3) Meet all applicable requirements in 105 CMR 164.000 Part One;(4) Include one or more treatment service components within 105 CMR 164.000 Part Two;(5) Demonstrate that the innovative service delivery model is evidence-based and consistent with medical efficacy; and(6) Comply with all applicable state and federal requirements.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1482, eff. 11/11/2022.