42 CFR § 422.2401 - Definitions.

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# 422.2401 Definitions.

*Non-claims costs* means those expenses for administrative services that are not—

(1) Incurred claims (as provided in § 422.2420(b)(2) through (4));

(2) Expenditures on quality improving activities (as provided in § 422.2430);

(3) Licensing and regulatory fees (as provided in § 422.2420(c)(2)(i));

(4) State and Federal taxes and assessments (as provided in § 422.2420(c)(2)(ii) and (iii)).

[78 FR 31307, May 23, 2013; 78 FR 43821, July 22, 2013]