Parties to the Hearing

20.4 - Parties to the Hearing (Rev. 122, Issued: 05-27-16, Effective: 06-28-16, Implementation: 06-28-16) The parties to a hearing are: • An entity that has been determined to be unqualified to enter into an MA contract with CMS; • An entity that has been determined to be unqualified to offer a SNP; • An entity that has been determined to be unqualified to complete a SAE; • A MAO whose contract with CMS has been terminated or has not been renewed as a result of a contract determination; and • CMS. Additionally, any interested parties who make a showering that their rights may be prejudiced by the hearing decision may be added as a party to the hearing at the discretion of the hearing officer.