423.1002—Definitions.
As used in this subpart—
Affected party means any Part D sponsor impacted by an initial determination or if applicable, by any subsequent determination or decision issued under this part, and “party ” means the affected party or CMS, as appropriate.
ALJ stands for Administrative Law Judge.
Departmental Appeals Board or Board means a Board established in the Office of the Secretary to provide impartial review of disputed decisions made by the operating components of the Department.
Part D sponsor has the meaning given the term in 423.4.