42 CFR § 430.5 - Definitions.
As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise—
Contractor means any entity that contracts with the State agency, under the State plan, in return for a payment, to process claims, to provide or pay for medical services, or to enhance the State agency's capability for effective administration of the program.
Federal redetermination requirements means, for the purposes of § 430.49, Federal requirements applicable to eligibility redeterminations outlined in 42 CFR 435.916, including renewal strategies authorized under section 1902(e)(14)(A) of the Social Security Act or other alternative processes and procedures approved by CMS under section 1902(e)(14)(A) of the Act or section 6008(f)(2)(A) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Procedural disenrollment means, for the purposes of § 430.49 and 45 CFR part 16, a termination of a beneficiary's Medicaid eligibility after advance notice under subpart E of part 431 for reasons that are unrelated to a State's determination of whether the individual meets eligibility criteria to qualify for coverage, including for failure to return a renewal form or documentation needed by the State to make a determination of eligibility.
Representative has the meaning given the term by each State consistent with its laws, regulations, and policies.