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Intermediate Care Facility
A
nursing home, recognized under the Medicaid program,
which provides health-related care and services
to individuals who do not require acute or skilled
nursing care, but who, because of their mental or
physical condition, require care and services above
the level of room and board available only through
facility placement. Specific requirements for ICF's
vary by state. Institutions for care of the mentally
retarded or people with related conditions (ICF/MR)
are also included. The distinction between "health-related
care and services" and "room and board" is important
since ICF's are subject to different regulations
and coverage requirements than institutions which
do not provide health-related care and services. |
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