CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—MEDICARE PROGRAM (parts 405 to 426) > PART 417—HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, COMPETITIVE MEDICAL PLANS, AND HEALTH CARE PREPAYMENT PLANS > SUBPART F—Continued Regulation of Federally Qualified Health Maintenance Organizations (§417.160 to §417.166) > 417.164—Effect of revocation of qualification on inclusion in employee's health benefit plans.

417.164—Effect of revocation of qualification on inclusion in employee's health benefit plans.

When an HMO's qualification is revoked under § 417.163(d), the following rules apply:
(a) The HMO may not seek inclusion in employees health benefits plans under subpart E of this part.
(b) Inclusion of the HMO in an employer's health benefits plan—
(1) Is disregarded in determining whether the employer is subject to the requirements of subpart E of this part; and
(2) Does not constitute compliance with subpart E of this part by the employer.
[59 FR 49842, Sept. 30, 1994, as amended at 61 FR 27288, May 31, 1996]