42 C.F.R. § 441.313

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 441.313 - Website transparency
(a) The State must operate a website consistent with § 435.905(b) of this chapter that provides the results of the reporting requirements specified at §§ 441.302(k)(6) and 441.311. The State must:
(1) Include all content on one website, either directly or by linking to websites of individual MCO's, PIHP's, or PAHP's, as defined in § 438.2 of this chapter;
(2) Include clear and easy to understand labels on documents and links;
(3) Verify no less than quarterly, the accurate function of the website and the timeliness of the information and links; and
(4) Include prominent language on the website explaining that assistance in accessing the required information on the website is available at no cost and include information on the availability of oral interpretation in all languages and written translation available in each non-English language, how to request auxiliary aids and services, and a toll-free and TTY/TDY telephone number.
(b) CMS must report on its website the results of the reporting requirements specified at §§ 441.302(k)(6) and 441.311 that the State reports to CMS.
(c) The State must comply with these requirements beginning 3 years after July 9, 2024; and in the case of the State that implements a managed care delivery system under the authority of sections 1915(a), 1915(b), 1932(a), and 1115(a) of the Act and includes HCBS in the MCO's, PIHP's, or PAHP's contract, the first rating period for contracts with the MCO, PIHP, or PAHP beginning on or after the date that is 3 years after July 9, 2024.

42 C.F.R. §441.313

89 FR 40870, 7/9/2024