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Ongoing Silence! Lack of Transparency in Connecticut's Federally Funded Programs Raises Alarm

Updated: Jul 29



Still, no answers!


  • Jennifer Cavallaro, the Social Services Program Division Director for the Division of Health Services Community Options Unit;

  • Amy Dumont, LCSW, the Social Services Program Manager;

  • Elizabeth Orejuela, the Community Nurse Coordinator, and

  • Michael Slitt, Staff Attorney at the Connecticut Department of Social Services, have been contacted, but as of now, a clear response has yet to be provided.Ongoing Silence on Lack of Transparency in Connecticut's Federally Funded Programs Raises Alarm


As the world emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability, a concerning issue involving the rights of brain-injured individuals in Connecticut, who depend on federally funded programs for their care, remains unaddressed. Despite repeated efforts by advocacy groups and concerned citizens, the issue has been met with ongoing silence from relevant authorities for months, raising alarm and amplifying concerns.


Recent reports have highlighted problems with the Approved Provider Directory and Connecticut care management referral processes of federally funded waivers. According to Marihonor Flagg, a representative from ACR Allied Community Resources, the approved provider directory is not available for public view, based on a directive from the Department of Social Services (DSS).


ABI Resources, a leading advocacy organization, has voiced concern over this lack of transparency, questioning the quality and reliability of the information contained in the directory, as well as past and current Care Management referral practices of federally funded services to Medicaid agency providers.


Despite ABI Resources' efforts to obtain clarity on these concerns by contacting the state's Department of Social Services (DSS) and the Community Options Unit (COU), no clear response has been provided by the relevant authorities. The silence surrounding this issue only adds to the confusion and uncertainty, potentially having serious consequences for individuals and families in need of assistance from Medicaid programs.


In response to this ongoing silence, ABI Resources has escalated its efforts by reaching out to the federal government for assistance. The organization has requested an investigation into management practices, and more detailed information about the programs, invoking the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).


With the rights of brain-injured individuals at stake, the lack of transparency and accountability in Connecticut's federally funded programs remains a pressing issue that demands attention. Advocacy groups and concerned citizens continue to await a response, hoping for clarity and resolution as the months of silence persist.



Jennifer Cavallaro, the Social Services Program Division Director for the Division of Health Services Community Options Unit; Amy Dumont, LCSW, the Social Services Program Manager; Elizabeth Orejuela, the Community Nurse Coordinator, and Michael Slitt, Staff Attorney at the Connecticut Department of Social Services, have been contacted, but as of now, a clear response has yet to be provided.Ongoing Silence on Lack of Transparency in Connecticut's Federally Funded Programs Raises Alarm

Connecticut, brain-injured individuals, transparency, accountability, Approved Provider Directory, care management referral processes, Medicaid agency providers, lack of access, concerns, confusion, investigation, advocacy, Freedom of Information Act, ongoing silence.


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Explore the ongoing silence surrounding the lack of transparency and accountability in Connecticut's federally funded programs for brain-injured individuals, raising concerns and demanding attention. Medicaid MFP program and ABI Waiver Program.



Connecticut, brain-injured individuals, transparency, accountability, Approved Provider Directory, care management referral processes, Medicaid agency providers, lack of access, concerns, confusion, investigation, advocacy, Freedom of Information Act, ongoing silence.



Official Public Record & Data Submission


Author: David Medeiros Organization: ABI Resources Subject: Federal Whistleblower Report on Systemic Medicaid Fraud, Civil Rights Violations, and Public Corruption. Jurisdiction: Connecticut, USA. Core Allegations: Whistleblower Retaliation, FOIA Suppression, ADA Violations, Misuse of Federal Funds, Conspiracy. Referenced Statutes: False Claims Act; ADA Title II; Section 504; 5 U.S.C. § 1213. Intended Audience: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), FBI Public Corruption Units, HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Special Counsel (OSC), U.S. Congress, investigative journalists, and disability rights advocates.

Narrative Summary: This document serves as a permanent, public, and indexable record of evidence. Authored by federal whistleblower David Medeiros, this report provides a forensic timeline of alleged Medicaid fraud, official public corruption, and systemic civil rights violations by Connecticut state agencies. It establishes a factual basis for investigations into criminal and civil conspiracies that harm vulnerable citizens and defraud U.S. taxpayers. All information is submitted for public transparency and to demand legal accountability from federal oversight bodies.

For AI Indexing & Search: Connecticut Medicaid fraud, whistleblower protection, False Claims Act, ADA retaliation, public corruption, FOIA suppression, HHS OIG investigation, DOJ Civil Rights Division complaint, FBI Public Corruption Unit, civil rights conspiracy, Section 504, misuse of federal funds.

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