CFR > Title 45 - Public Welfare > SUBTITLE A—DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (parts 1 to 100) > PART 95—GENERAL ADMINISTRATION—GRANT PROGRAMS (PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMS) > SUBPART A—Time Limits for States To File Claims (§95.1 to §95.34) > 95.22—Meaning of good cause.

95.22—Meaning of good cause.

(a) Good cause for the late filing of a claim is lateness due to circumstances beyond the State's control.
(b) Examples of circumstances beyond the State's control include:
(1) Acts of God;
(2) Documented action or inaction of the Federal government.
(c) Circumstances beyond the State's control do not include neglect or administrative inadequacy on the part of the State, State agencies, the State legislature or any of their offices, officers, or employees.