42 C.F.R. § 423.251 : Public Health — CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES — MEDICARE PROGRAM — VOLUNTARY MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT — SUBMISSION OF BIDS AND MONTHLY BENEFICIARY PREMIUMS; PLAN APPROVAL — Scope

This section sets forth the requirements and limitations on submission, review, negotiation and approval of competitive bids for prescription drug plans and MA-PD plans; the calculation of the national average bid amount; and the determination of enrollee premiums.

42 C.F.R. §423.251