Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

Amendment

42 CFR--PART 460

Amendment(s) published January 19, 2021, in 86 FR 6132

Effective Dates: Mar. 22, 2021

96. Section 460.112 is amended by—

a. Adding paragraph (b)(4);

b. Redesignating paragraph (c)(3) as paragraph (c)(5); and

c. Adding new paragraphs (c)(3) and (4).

The additions read as follows:

§460.112   Specific rights to which a participant is entitled.

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(b) *  *  *

(4) To contact 1-800-MEDICARE for information and assistance, including to make a complaint related to the quality of care or the delivery of a service.

(c) *  *  *

(3) To have reasonable and timely access to specialists as indicated by the participant's health condition and consistent with current clinical practice guidelines.

(4) To receive necessary care in all care settings, up to and including placement in a long-term care facility when the PACE organization can no longer provide the services necessary to maintain the participant safely in the community.

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