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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Section 1915(b) waivers allow states to mandate certain categories of Medicaid recipients to enroll in managed care plans, limiting their freedom to choose any healthcare provider.

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