CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER G—STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION (parts 482 to 498) > PART 483—REQUIREMENTS FOR STATES AND LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES > SUBPART I—Conditions of Participation for Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (§483.400 to §483.480) > 483.400—Basis and purpose.

483.400—Basis and purpose.

This subpart implements section 1905 (c) and (d) of the Act which gives the Secretary authority to prescribe regulations for intermediate care facility services in facilities for the mentally retarded or persons with related conditions.