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Advance Copy of Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix J - Interpretive Guidelines and new Exhibit

Guidance for: This memorandum provides state survey agency directors with updated interpretative guidance that clarifies the intent of the Conditions of Participation for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (contained within the State Operations Manual, Appendix J) as well as represent current standards of practice in the field.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 16, 2015

DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.