# 42 CFR § 411.7: Services that must be furnished at public expense under a Federal law or Federal Government contract

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 411.7
- **Heading:** Services that must be furnished at public expense under a Federal law or Federal Government contract
- **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 411—EXCLUSIONS FROM MEDICARE AND LIMITATIONS ON MEDICARE PAYMENT > Subpart A—General Exclusions and Exclusion of Particular Services

## Text

(a) Basic rule. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, payment may not be made for services that any provider or supplier is obligated to furnish at public expense, in accordance with a law of, or a contract with, the United States.
(b) Exception. Payment may be made for services that a hospital or SNF of the Indian Health Service is obligated to furnish at public expense.

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 411.1 § 411.1 Basis and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.2 § 411.2 Conclusive effect of QIO determinations on payment of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.2.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.4 § 411.4 Items and services for which neither the beneficiary nor any other person is legally obligated to pay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.4.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.6 § 411.6 Services furnished by a Federal provider of services or other Federal agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.6.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.7 § 411.7 Services that must be furnished at public expense under a Federal law or Federal Government contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.7.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.8 § 411.8 Services paid for by a Government entity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.8.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.9 § 411.9 Services furnished outside the United States.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.9.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.10 § 411.10 Services required as a result of war.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.10.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.12 § 411.12 Charges imposed by an immediate relative or member of the beneficiary's household.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.12.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.15 § 411.15 Particular services excluded from coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.15.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.20 § 411.20 Basis and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.20.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.21 § 411.21 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.21.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.22 § 411.22 Reimbursement obligations of primary payers and entities that received payment from primary payers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.22.md)
- [42 CFR § 411.23 § 411.23 Beneficiary's cooperation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-411.23.md)

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