Section 20.590  Notice of Certification or Denial

a)         Notification of Certification

When CMS has determined that the applicant meets the requirements of this Part, CMS will notify the applicant in writing that it has been certified.

b)         Notification of Denial of Certification

When CMS determines that the applicant does not meet the requirements of this Part, CMS will send a letter to the applicant setting forth the rationale for the determination and advising the applicant of the appeal review process.

c)         Effect of Denial

After all reconsiderations and reviews provided in this Part have been exhausted, if the decision remains to deny certification, the vendor will not be included in the list of certified vendors.

d)         Reapplication

If a certification application is denied, the business may reapply one year after the date of denial. Applications submitted prior to that date will not be considered.