§ 417.144 Evaluation and determination procedures.

(a) Basis for evaluation and determination. (1) CMS evaluates an application for Federal qualification on the basis of information contained in the application itself and any additional information that CMS obtains through on-site visits, public hearings, and any other appropriate procedures.

(2) If the application is incomplete, CMS notifies the entity and allows 60 days from the date of the notice for the entity to furnish the missing information.

(3) After evaluating all relevant information, CMS determines whether the entity meets the applicable requirements of §§ 417.142 and 417.143.