---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 460.4"
title: "42"
number: "460.4"
heading: "Scope and purpose."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/460.4"
---

# §460.4. Scope and purpose.

- (a) **General.** This part sets forth the following:
  - (1) The requirements that an entity must meet to be approved as a PACE organization that operates a PACE program under Medicare and Medicaid.
  - (2) How individuals may qualify to enroll in a PACE program.
  - (3) How Medicare and Medicaid payments will be made for PACE services.
  - (4) **Provisions for Federal and State monitoring of PACE programs.**
  - (5) **Procedures for sanctions and terminations.**
- (b) **Program purpose.** PACE provides pre-paid, capitated, comprehensive health care services designed to meet the following objectives:
  - (1) **Enhance the quality of life and autonomy for frail, older adults.**
  - (2) **Maximize dignity of, and respect for, older adults.**
  - (3) **Enable frail, older adults to live in the community as long as medically and socially feasible.**
  - (4) **Preserve and support the older adult's family unit.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 1302, 1395, 1395eee(f), and 1396u-4(f).

### Source

Source: 64 FR 66279, Nov. 24, 1999, unless otherwise noted.