This subpart sets forth—
(a)
The requirements for—
(1)
Entities that seek qualification as HMOs under title XIII of the PHS Act; and
(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]