[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR489.11]



[Page 936]

 

                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 489_PROVIDER AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER APPROVAL--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart A_General Provisions

 

Sec. 489.11  Acceptance of a provider as a participant.



    (a) Action by CMS. If CMS determines that the provider meets the 

requirements, it will send the provider--

    (1) Written notice of that determination; and

    (2) Two copies of the provider agreement.

    (b) Action by provider. If the provider wishes to participate, it 

must return both copies of the agreement, duly signed by an authorized 

official, to CMS, together with a written statement indicating whether 

it has been adjudged insolvent or bankrupt in any State or Federal 

court, or whether any insolvency or bankruptcy actions are pending.

    (c) Notice of acceptance. If CMS accepts the agreement, it will 

return one copy to the provider with a written notice that--

    (1) Indicates the dates on which it was signed by the provider's 

representative and accepted by CMS; and

    (2) Specifies the effective date of the agreement.



[45 FR 22937, Apr. 4, 1980, as amended at 59 FR 56251, Nov. 10, 1994; 62 

FR 43937, Aug. 18, 1997]