(a) Timely response. HHS will act on all initial Blueprint certification requests in a timely manner.
(b) Issues preventing certification. HHS will notify the State in writing of any impediments to certification that arise in reviewing a proposed BHP Blueprint.
(c) Reconsideration of decision. HHS will accept a State request for reconsideration of a certification decision and provide an impartial review against the standards for certification if requested.
[79 FR 14140, Mar. 12, 2014, as amended at 88 FR 79554, Nov. 16, 2023]
authority: Section 1331 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152, 124 Stat 1029)
source: 79 FR 14140, Mar. 12, 2014, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 42 CFR 600.135