---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 457.401"
title: "42"
number: "457.401"
heading: "Basis, scope, and applicability."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/457.401"
---

# §457.401. Basis, scope, and applicability.

- (a) **Statutory basis.** This subpart interprets and implements—
  - (1) Section 2102(a)(7) of the Act, which requires that States make assurances relating to, the quality and appropriateness of care, and access to covered services;
  - (2) Section 2103 of the Act, which outlines coverage requirements for children's health insurance;
  - (3) Section 2109 of the Act, which describes the relation of the CHIP program to other laws;
  - (4) Section 2110(a) of the Act, which describes child health assistance; and
  - (5) **Section 2110(c) of the Act, which contains definitions applicable to this subpart.**
- (b) **Scope.** This subpart sets forth requirements for health benefits coverage and child health assistance under a separate child health plan.
- (c) **Applicability.** The requirements of this subpart apply to child health assistance provided under a separate child health program and do not apply to a Medicaid expansion program.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 66 FR 2678, Jan. 11, 2001, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302.

### Source

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