42 CFR 421.202 : Public Health (Part 1 To Parts 1009-1099) — (§ 414.1 To Parts 427-429) — Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department Of Health And Human Services (Continued) (§ 414.1 To Parts 427-429) — Medicare Program (Continued) (§ 414.1 To Parts 427-429) — Medicare Contracting (§ 421.1 To Subpart F) — Carriers (§ 421.200 To § 421.214) — Requirements and conditions.

Before entering into or renewing a carrier contract, CMS determines that the carrier -

(a) Has the capacity to perform its contractual responsibilities effectively and efficiently;

(b) Has the financial responsibility and legal authority necessary to carry out its responsibilities; and

(c) Will be able to meet any other requirements CMS considers pertinent, and, if designated a regional DMEPOS carrier, any special requirements for regional carriers under § 421.210 of this subpart.