(a) Basic requirements. FFP is available only for periods during which the contract—
(1) Meets the requirements of this part;
(2) Meets the applicable requirements of 2 CFR parts 200 and 300; and
(3) Is in effect.
(b) Basis for withholding. CMS may withhold FFP for any period during which the State fails to meet the State plan requirements of this part.
[67 FR 41095, June 14, 2002, as amended at 81 FR 3011, Jan. 20, 2016; 89 FR 80069, Oct. 2, 2024]
Under each contract with a fiscal agent—
(a) The amount paid to the provider of medical services is a medical assistance cost; and
(b) The amount paid to the contractor for performing the agreed-upon functions is an administrative cost.
A Medicaid agency dissatisfied with a disallowance of FFP under this subpart may request and will be granted reconsideration in accordance with 45 CFR part 16.
source: 48 FR 54020, Nov. 30, 1983, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 42 CFR 434.78