CFR /  Title 42  /  Part 488  /  Sec. 488.865 Termination of provider agreement.

(a) Effect of termination by CMS. Termination of the provider agreement ends--

(1) Payment to the HHA; and

(2) Any alternative sanction(s).

(b) Basis for termination. CMS terminates an HHA's provider agreement under any one of the following conditions--

(1) The HHA is not in compliance with the conditions of participation.

(2) The HHA fails to submit an acceptable plan of correction within the timeframe specified by CMS.

(3) The HHA fails to relinquish control to the temporary manager, if that sanction is imposed by CMS.

(4) The HHA fails to meet the eligibility criteria for continuation of payment as set forth in Sec. 488.860(a)(1).

(c) Notice. CMS notifies the HHA and the public of the termination, in accordance with procedures set forth in Sec. 489.53 of this chapter.

(d) Procedures for termination. CMS terminates the provider agreement in accordance with procedures set forth in Sec. 489.53 of this chapter.

(e) Appeal. An HHA may appeal the termination of its provider agreement by CMS in accordance with part 498 of this chapter.