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 421—MEDICARE CONTRACTING > SUBPART C—Carriers (§421.200 to §421.214) > 421.202—Requirements and conditions.

421.202—Requirements and conditions.

Before entering into or renewing a carrier contract, CMS determines that the carrier—
(a) Has the capacity to perform its contractual responsibilities effectively and efficiently;
(b) Has the financial responsibility and legal authority necessary to carry out its responsibilities; and
(c) Will be able to meet any other requirements CMS considers pertinent, and, if designated a regional DMEPOS carrier, any special requirements for regional carriers under § 421.210 of this subpart.
[45 FR 42179, June 23, 1980, as amended at 57 FR 27307, June 18, 1992]