Source
42 CFR § 422.502
Scoping language
Basis for evaluation and determination.
(1) With the exception of evaluations conducted under paragraph (b) of this section, CMS evaluates an application for an MA contract or for a Specialized MA Plan for Special Needs Individuals solely on the basis of information contained in the application itself and any additional information that CMS obtains through other means such as on-site visits.
(2) After evaluating all relevant information, CMS determines whether the applicant's application meets all the requirements described in this part.