---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 421.202"
title: "42"
number: "421.202"
heading: "Requirements and conditions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/421.202"
---

# §421.202. Requirements and conditions.


Before entering into or renewing a carrier contract, CMS determines that the carrier—

- (a) Has the capacity to perform its contractual responsibilities effectively and efficiently;
- (b) Has the financial responsibility and legal authority necessary to carry out its responsibilities; and
- (c) Will be able to meet any other requirements CMS considers pertinent, and, if designated a regional DMEPOS carrier, any special requirements for regional carriers under [§ 421.210](/cfr/42/421.210.md) of this subpart.

## Notes

### Amendments

[45 FR 42179, June 23, 1980, as amended at 57 FR 27307, June 18, 1992]

### Authority

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

### Source

Source: 45 FR 42179, June 23, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[45 FR 42179, June 23, 1980, as amended at 57 FR 27307, June 18, 1992]