CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS (parts 400 to 403) > PART 401—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS > SUBPART F—Claims Collection and Compromise (§401.601 to §401.625) > 401.605—Omissions not a defense.

401.605—Omissions not a defense.

The failure of CMS to comply with the regulations in this subpart, or with the related regulations listed in § 401.601(d), is not available as a defense to a debtor against whom CMS has a claim for money or property.