---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 457.1218"
title: "42"
number: "457.1218"
heading: "Network adequacy standards."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/457.1218"
---

# §457.1218. Network adequacy standards.


The State must develop network adequacy standards in accordance with the terms of [§ 438.68](/cfr/42/438.68.md) of this chapter, and, ensure through its contracts, that each MCO, PAHP, and PIHP meets such standards.


## Notes

### Source

Source: 81 FR 27897, May 6, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302.

### Source

Source: 65 FR 33622, May 24, 2000, unless otherwise noted.