42 CFR § 483.400 - Basis and purpose.

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title: "42 CFR § 483.400 - Basis and purpose."
title_number: 42
title_name: "Public Health"
section_number: "483.400"
section_name: "Basis and purpose."
chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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subchapter_name: "STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION"
part_number: "483"
part_name: "REQUIREMENTS FOR STATES AND LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES"
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# 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 individuals with intellectual disabilities or persons with related conditions.