[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR76.460] [Page 265] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE SUBTITLE A--DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 76_GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)--Table of Contents Subpart D_Responsibilities of HHS Officials Regarding Transactions Sec. 76.460 What are the obligations of Medicare carriers and intermediaries? Because Medicare carriers, intermediaries and other Medicare contractors undertake responsibilities on behalf of the Medicare program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act), these entities assume the same obligations and responsibilities as Medicare agency officials with respect to actions under 45 CFR part 76. This would include these entities checking the EPLS and taking necessary steps to effectuate this part. [68 FR 66632, Nov. 26, 2003]