42 CFR § 417.140 - Scope.

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# 417.140 Scope.

This subpart sets forth—

(a) The requirements for—

(1) Entities that seek qualification as HMOs under title XIII of the PHS Act; and

(2) HMOs that seek—

(i) Qualification for their regional components; or

(ii) Expansion of their service areas;

(b) The procedures that CMS follows to make determinations; and

(c) Other related provisions, including application fees.

[59 FR 49836, Sept. 30, 1994]