# 42 CFR § 408.2: Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 408.2
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—MEDICARE PROGRAM > PART 408—PREMIUMS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) This part sets forth the policies and procedures for determining the amount of monthly supplementary medical insurance (SMI) premiums, for the payment, collection, or refund of premiums, for termination of coverage because of nonpayment of premiums, and for reinstatement of coverage if certain conditions are met. It conforms to subpart C of part 407 of this chapter, which sets forth the requirements for State buy-in agreements. These policies are intended to protect enrollee coverage to the maximum degree compatible with maintaining the integrity of the SMI program.
(b) Policies that apply to premiums that certain individuals must pay in order to become entitled to Medicare Part A hospital insurance benefits, are set forth in part 406 of this chapter.
[52 FR 48115, Dec. 18, 1987; 53 FR 4159, Feb. 12, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 408.1 § 408.1 Statutory basis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.2 § 408.2 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.2.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.3 § 408.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.3.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.4 § 408.4 Payment obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.4.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.6 § 408.6 Methods and priorities for payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.6.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.8 § 408.8 Grace period and termination date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.8.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.10 § 408.10 Claim for monthly benefits pending concurrently with request for SMI enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.10.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.20 § 408.20 Monthly premiums.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.20.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.21 § 408.21 Reduction in Medicare Part B premium as an additional benefit under Medicare + Choice plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.21.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.22 § 408.22 Increased premiums for late enrollment and for reenrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.22.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.24 § 408.24 Individuals who enrolled or reenrolled before April 1, 1981 or after September 30, 1981.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.24.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.25 § 408.25 Individuals who enrolled or reenrolled between April 1 and September 30, 1981.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.25.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.26 § 408.26 Examples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.26.md)
- [42 CFR § 408.27 § 408.27 Rounding the monthly premium.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-408.27.md)

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