US · guidance
CMS SOM App. FC, Tag M0142
§485.910(c)(6) Not be compelled to perform services for the CMHC, and to be
compensated by the CMHC for any work performed for the CMHC at prevailing wages
and commensurate with the client’s abilities
Interpretive Guidelines §485.910(c)(6)
Clients must not be coerced or pressured into providing services for the CMHC (e.g.,
required against their will to perform janitorial services, cooking, or repairs). If clients are
performing services for the CMHC, there must be documentation or other evidence that
the client and/or representative must be paid the prevailing wage for the same type of
service by a person doing the same work in the general community, It is acceptable for the
facility to reimburse the client at a pro-rated basis according to established standards for
productivity.
History
Rev. 196, Issued: 01-10-20, Effective: 01-10-20, Implementation: 01-10-20
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
45f2f2778844fa42253cd24264b031c8dcbb0f6b6f4f2e2a6462559a593d2821
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