Qualified entity
(A) In general
(A)In general#
Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “qualified entity” means any entity that—
(i) is eligible for payments under a State plan approved under this subchapter; and
(ii) is determined by the State agency to be capable of making determinations of the type described in paragraph (1)(A).
(A)(i)#
is eligible for payments under a State plan approved under this subchapter; and
(A)(ii)#
is determined by the State agency to be capable of making determinations of the type described in paragraph (1)(A).
(B)Regulations#
The Secretary may issue regulations further limiting those entities that may become qualified entities in order to prevent fraud and abuse and for other reasons.
(C)Rule of construction#
Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as preventing a State from limiting the classes of entities that may become qualified entities, consistent with any limitations imposed under subparagraph (B).