42 CFR § 600.135 - Notice and timing of HHS action on an initial BHP Blueprint submission.

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# 600.135 Notice and timing of HHS action on an initial BHP Blueprint submission.

(a) *Timely response.* HHS will act on all initial Blueprint certification requests in a timely manner.

(b) *Issues preventing certification.* HHS will notify the State in writing of any impediments to certification that arise in reviewing a proposed BHP Blueprint.

(c) *Reconsideration of decision.* HHS will accept a State request for reconsideration of a certification decision and provide an impartial review against the standards for certification if requested.

[79 FR 14140, Mar. 12, 2014, as amended at 88 FR 79554, Nov. 16, 2023]