# 42 CFR § 489.11: Acceptance of a provider as a participant

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 489.11
- **Heading:** Acceptance of a provider as a participant
- **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 G—STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION > PART 489—PROVIDER AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER APPROVAL > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) Action by CMS. If CMS determines that the provider meets the requirements, it will send the provider—
(1) Written notice of that determination; and
(2) Two copies of the provider agreement.
(b) Action by provider. If the provider wishes to participate, it must return both copies of the agreement, duly signed by an authorized official, to CMS, together with a written statement indicating whether it has been adjudged insolvent or bankrupt in any State or Federal court, or whether any insolvency or bankruptcy actions are pending.
(c) Notice of acceptance. If CMS accepts the agreement, it will return one copy to the provider with a written notice that—
(1) Indicates the dates on which it was signed by the provider's representative and accepted by CMS; and
(2) Specifies the effective date of the agreement.
[45 FR 22937, Apr. 4, 1980, as amended at 59 FR 56251, Nov. 10, 1994; 62 FR 43937, Aug. 18, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 489.1 § 489.1 Statutory basis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.2 § 489.2 Scope of part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.2.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.3 § 489.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.3.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.10 § 489.10 Basic requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.10.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.11 § 489.11 Acceptance of a provider as a participant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.11.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.12 § 489.12 Decision to deny an agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.12.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.13 § 489.13 Effective date of agreement or approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.13.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.18 § 489.18 Change of ownership or leasing: Effect on provider agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.18.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.20 § 489.20 Basic commitments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.20.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.21 § 489.21 Specific limitations on charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.21.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.22 § 489.22 Special provisions applicable to prepayment requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.22.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.23 § 489.23 Specific limitation on charges for services provided to certain enrollees of fee-for-service FEHB plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.23.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.24 § 489.24 Special responsibilities of Medicare hospitals in emergency cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.24.md)
- [42 CFR § 489.25 § 489.25 Special requirements concerning CHAMPUS and CHAMPVA programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-489.25.md)

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