Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID)

Publication date:     

    1988

Effective date:

    1988

CFR section numbers:

    483.400 – 483.480

CFR section descriptions:

Based on changes made in Rosa’s Law in 2010, Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) will now reflect nationwide changes and be referred to as Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (IFC/IID).

Sections 483.400 – 483.480 are located in Part 483 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart I- Conditions of Participation for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID). These CoPs establish the health and safety requirements that ICF/IID providers must meet in order to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The health and safety requirements address topics such as the provider's governing body, client protections, facility staffing, facility environment, and services provided.

Brief description of document(s):

The links below provide more detailed information about the CoPs for ICF/IID providers, surveyor guidelines, payment policy information, and the statutory authority governing ICF/IID providers.