42 CFR § 457.170 - Withdrawal process.

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title: "42 CFR § 457.170 - Withdrawal process."
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chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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# 457.170 Withdrawal process.

(a) *Withdrawal of proposed State plans or plan amendments.* A State may withdraw a proposed State plan or plan amendment, or any portion of a proposed State plan or plan amendment, at any time during the review process by providing written notice to CMS of the withdrawal.

(b) *Withdrawal of approved State plans.* A State may request withdrawal of an approved State plan by submitting a State plan amendment to CMS in accordance with § 457.60.