# 42 CFR § 1008.15: Facts subject to advisory opinions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 1008.15
- **Heading:** Facts subject to advisory opinions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—Public Health > CHAPTER V—OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL-HEALTH CARE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—OIG AUTHORITIES > PART 1008—ADVISORY OPINIONS BY THE OIG > Subpart B—Preliminary Obligations and Responsibilities of the Requesting Party

## Text

(a) The OIG will consider requests from a requesting party for advisory opinions regarding the application of specific facts to the subject matters set forth in § 1008.5(a) of this part. The facts must relate to an existing arrangement, or one which the requestor in good faith plans to undertake. The plans may be contingent upon receiving a favorable advisory opinion. The advisory opinion request should contain a complete description of the arrangement that the requestor is undertaking, or plans to undertake.
(b) Requests presenting a general question of interpretation, posing a hypothetical situation, or regarding the activities of third parties do not qualify as advisory opinion requests.
(c) An advisory opinion request will not be accepted, and/or an opinion will not be issued when—
(1) The request is not related to a named individual or entity; or
(2) An informed opinion cannot be made, or could be made only after extensive investigation, clinical study, testing, or collateral inquiry.
[62 FR 7357, Feb. 19, 1997, as amended at 63 FR 38324, July 16, 1998; 87 FR 1369, Jan. 11, 2022]

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 1008.1 § 1008.1 Basis and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.3 § 1008.3 Effective period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.3.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.5 § 1008.5 Matters subject to advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.5.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.11 § 1008.11 Who may submit a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.11.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.15 § 1008.15 Facts subject to advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.15.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.18 § 1008.18 Preliminary questions suggested for the requesting party.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.18.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.31 § 1008.31 OIG fees for the cost of advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.31.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.33 § 1008.33 Expert opinions from outside sources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.33.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.36 § 1008.36 Submission of a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.36.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.37 § 1008.37 Disclosure of ownership and related information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.37.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.38 § 1008.38 Signed certifications by the requestor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.38.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.39 § 1008.39 Additional information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.39.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.40 § 1008.40 Withdrawal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.40.md)
- [42 CFR § 1008.41 § 1008.41 OIG acceptance of the request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-1008.41.md)

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