This subpart sets forth—

1. (a) The requirements for—

   1. (1) Entities that seek qualification as HMOs under title XIII of the PHS Act; and

   2. (2) HMOs that seek—

      1. (i) Qualification for their regional components; or
      2. (ii) Expansion of their service areas;
2. (b) The procedures that CMS follows to make determinations; and
3. (c) Other related provisions, including application fees.

[59 FR 49836, Sept. 30, 1994]