Since 1981, States Have Had the Option to Experiment with New

question 9

Multiple Choice

Since 1981, states have had the option to experiment with new approaches to their Medicaid programs under the "freedom of choice" waivers. Under one such waiver, a Section 1915(b) waiver, states are allowed to

• A) Give Medicaid recipients complete freedom in choosing healthcare providers
• B) Give Medicaid recipients the option to choose not to enroll in a healthcare plan
• C) Mandate certain categories of Medicaid recipients to enroll in health plans
• D) Establish demonstration projects to test new approaches for delivering care to Medicaid recipients

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Definitions:

Duodenum

First part of the small intestine, where chyme enters from the stomach.

Peptidases

Enzymes that break down peptides into amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between amino acids.

Small Intestine

In vertebrates, the portion of the digestive tract that precedes the large intestine. In humans, consists of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease and stroke.