[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 42CFR430.5]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

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

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 430_GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS--Table of 

 

               Subpart A_Introduction; General Provisions

 

Sec.  430.5  Definitions.



    As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise--

    Contractor means any entity that contracts with the State agency, 

under the State plan, in return for a payment, to process claims, to 

provide or pay for medical services, or to enhance the State agency's 

capability for effective administration of the program.

    Representative has the meaning given the term by each State 

consistent with its laws, regulations, and policies.



[67 FR 41094, June 14, 2002]