ICF/IID
Medical abbreviation · Hospital
| Stands for | Intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
ICF/IID stands for Intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, a hospital abbreviation.
Medicaid-funded residential facility providing active treatment, health care and habilitation services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Settings range from large institutions to small group homes.
Example: Resident of ICF/IID group home; staff accompany patient to appointments.
Usage notes
Formerly called ICF/MR; the name changed after Rosa's Law (2010) replaced "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" in federal law. ICF/IID is an optional Medicaid benefit offered by most states. Many states have shifted services toward home- and community-based waiver programs.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.