Section 417.552 - Cost apportionment: General provisions(a)Basic rule. The HMO or CMP must apportion its total allowable direct and indirect costs among its Medicare enrollees, its other enrollees, and its nonenrolled patients-(1) In accordance with this subpart; and(2) Using methods approved by CMS.(b)Purpose of apportionment. The purpose of apportionment is to ensure that- (1) The cost of services furnished to Medicare enrollees is not borne by other enrollees and nonenrolled patients; and(2) The cost of the services furnished to other enrollees and nonenrolled patients is not borne by Medicare.50 FR 1346, Jan. 10, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 38082, July 15, 1993; 60 FR 46230, Sept. 6, 1995