[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: 42CFR488.12]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

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

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 488_SURVEY, CERTIFICATION, AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES--Table of 

 

                      Subpart A_General Provisions

 

Sec.  488.12  Effect of survey agency certification.



    Certifications by the State survey agency represent recommendations 

to CMS.

    (a) On the basis of these recommendations, CMS will determine 

whether:

    (1) A provider or supplier is eligible to participate in or be 

covered under the Medicare program; or

    (2) An accredited hospital is deemed to meet the Medicare conditions 

of participation or is subject to full review by the State survey 

agency.

    (b) Notice of CMS's determination will be sent to the provider or 

supplier.