42 CFR 478.26 - Delegation of the reconsideration function.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 42 - Public Health last revised: Feb 02, 2026

View all text of Subpart B [§ 478.10 - § 478.48]

§ 478.26 - Delegation of the reconsideration function.

A QIO may delegate the authority to reconsider an initial determination to a nonfacility subcontractor, including the organization that made the initial determination as a QIO subcontractor.

authority: Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh)

cite as: 42 CFR 478.26