417.140—Scope.

This subpart sets forth—
(a) The requirements for—
(1) Entities that seek qualification as HMOs under title XIII of the PHS Act; and
(2) HMOs that seek—
(i) Qualification for their regional components; or
(ii) Expansion of their service areas;
(b) The procedures that CMS follows to make determinations; and
(c) Other related provisions, including application fees.
[59 FR 49836, Sept. 30, 1994]