42 CFR Part 422 — Medicare Advantage Program

means that the changes have been approved by NCQA and the MOC has been updated;

includes a member or members of the Departmental Appeals Board who are designated to conduct a hearing.

has the meaning set forth in 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(1)(A).

means the changes have been rejected by NCQA and the MOC has not been changed.

means the affected party or CMS, as appropriate.

means that any person using commonly available technology to browse the internet could access the information without any preconditions or additional steps, such as a fee for access to the documentation;