Opening Doors to Independence: CMS Accomplishments in Support of the Presidential New Freedom Initiative

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Article Publication Date: 
10/10/2004
Summary: 
The New Freedom Initiative, announced in February 2001, called for a comprehensive assessment of federal policies, programs, statutes, and regulations to identify barriers that impede community living for disabled individuals—and for recommended solutions. In October 2004 CMS awarded an additional $30 million in Real Choice Systems Change Grants—this money in addition to the 188 grants for over $158 million between fiscal years 2001-03. This report highlights accomplishments of those programs.
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Direct Care Workforce
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CMS
LIFE Accounts

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