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CMS SOM App. J, Tag W206
§483.440(c)(1) Each client must have an individual program plan developed by an
interdisciplinary team that represents the professions, disciplines or service areas that are
relevant to- -
i) Identifying the client's needs, as described by the comprehensive functional
assessments required in paragraph (c)(3) of this section; and
ii) Designing programs that meet the client's needs.
Guidance §483.440(c)(1)
If a need is identified in the CFA, the professional associated with that need will conduct an
initial evaluation for the development of the IPP.
The needs identified in the CFA determine the professional, paraprofessional, direct support
staff, disciplines or service areas that must participate in the development of the IPP.
History
Rev. 135, Issued: 02-27-15, Effective: 04-27-15, Implementation: 04-27-15
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
eaa4f50d448a494c3a530759a6ed67a6b46f56d626370a5ea974521856f65f96
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