§ 421.128 Intermediary's opportunity for hearing and right to judicial review.

(a) Basis for appeal. An intermediary adversely affected by any of the following actions shall be granted an opportunity for a hearing:

(1) Assignment or reassignment of providers to another intermediary.

(2) Designation of a national or regional intermediary to serve a class of providers.

(3) Termination of the agreement.

(b) Request for hearing. The intermediary shall file the request with CMS within 20 days from the date on the notice of intended action.