417.490—Renewal of contract.
         A contract with an HMO or CMP is renewed automatically for the next 12-month period unless CMS or the HMO or CMP decides not to renew, in accordance with  § 417.492.
    
    [50 FR 1346, Jan. 10, 1985, as amended at 58 FR 38082, July 15, 1993]