Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 42 - Public Health last revised: Feb 02, 2026
§ 401.605 - Omissions not a defense.

The failure of CMS to comply with the regulations in this subpart, or with the related regulations listed in § 401.601(d), is not available as a defense to a debtor against whom CMS has a claim for money or property.

cite as: 42 CFR 401.605