(a) The State must require, through its contracts, that each MCO, PIHP, and PAHP inform the State whether it has been accredited by a private independent accrediting entity.

(b) The State must require, through its contracts, that each MCO, PIHP, and PAHP that has received accreditation by a private independent accrediting entity must authorize the private independent accrediting entity to provide the State a copy of its most recent accreditation review, including:

(1) Accreditation status, survey type, and level (as applicable);

(2) Accreditation results, including recommended actions or improvements, corrective action plans, and summaries of findings; and

(3) Expiration date of the accreditation.

(c) The State must—

(1) Make the accreditation status for each contracted MCO, PIHP, and PAHP available on the Web site required under § 438.10(c)(3), including whether each MCO, PIHP, and PAHP has been accredited and, if applicable, the name of the accrediting entity, accreditation program, and accreditation level; and

(2) Update this information at least annually.