§ 460.6 Definitions.

As used in this part, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:

Contract year means the term of a PACE program agreement, which is a calendar year, except that a PACE organization's initial contract year may be from 19 to 30 months, as determined by CMS, but in any event will end on December 31.

Medicare beneficiary means an individual who is entitled to Medicare Part A benefits or enrolled under Medicare Part B, or both.