Re-Certification Cycle (42 CFR 486.309)

2813 – Re-Certification Cycle (42 CFR 486.309) (Rev. 111, Issued: 04-11-14, Effective: 04-11-14, Implemetation: 04-11-14) An OPO is considered re-certified if it meets the standards of a qualified OPO within the 4-year period beginning from August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2010; August 1, 2010 through July 31, 2014; August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2018; August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2022; and onwards. An OPO is surveyed once every four years and its service area is not opened for competition when the OPO: • Meets all 3 outcome measure requirements at 42 CFR 486.318; and • Has been shown by the results of a survey to be in compliance with the certification requirements at 42 CFR 486.303, including the conditions for coverage at 42 CFR 486.320 through 486.348.