---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 403.800"
title: "42"
number: "403.800"
heading: "Basis and scope."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/403.800"
---

# §403.800. Basis and scope.

- (a) **Basis.** This subpart is based on section 1860D-31 of the Social Security Act (the Act).
- (b) **Scope.** This subpart sets forth the standards and procedures CMS uses to implement the Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card and Transitional Assistance Program.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 68 FR 69915, Dec. 15, 2003, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh.