---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 417.566"
title: "42"
number: "417.566"
heading: "Other methods of allocation and apportionment."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/417.566"
---

# §417.566. Other methods of allocation and apportionment.

- (a) **Justification.** A method of apportionment or allocation of costs, other than the methods prescribed in this subpart may be used if it results in a more accurate and equitable apportionment of allowable costs and is justifiable from an administrative and cost standpoint.
- (b) **Required approval.**
  - (1) An HMO or CMP that desires to use an alternative method must submit a written request for CMS approval at least 90 days before the beginning of the period for which the different method is to be used.
  - (2) If CMS approves use of a different method, the HMO or CMP may not revert to another method without first obtaining CMS's approval.

## Notes

### Amendments

[50 FR 1346, Jan. 10, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 38082, July 15, 1993]

### Source

Source: 50 FR 1346, Jan. 10, 1985, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh, and 300e, 300e-5, and 300e-9, and 31 U.S.C. 9701.

### Amendments

[50 FR 1346, Jan. 10, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 38082, July 15, 1993]