42 CFR § 434.70 - Conditions for Federal Financial Participation (FFP).

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title: "42 CFR § 434.70 - Conditions for Federal Financial Participation (FFP)."
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section_name: "Conditions for Federal Financial Participation (FFP)."
chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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# 434.70 Conditions for Federal Financial Participation (FFP).

(a) *Basic requirements.* FFP is available only for periods during which the contract—

(1) Meets the requirements of this part;

(2) Meets the applicable requirements of 2 CFR parts 200 and 300; and

(3) Is in effect.

(b) *Basis for withholding.* CMS may withhold FFP for any period during which the State fails to meet the State plan requirements of this part.

[67 FR 41095, June 14, 2002, as amended at 81 FR 3011, Jan. 20, 2016; 89 FR 80069, Oct. 2, 2024]