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2023 Whistleblower Report

David D. Medeiros is a national advocate and voice for vulnerable populations, a documented state and federal whistleblower on Medicaid, federal funding, accessibility, accountability, and constitutional rights, and publisher of this source-linked public evidence archive.

Connecticut Medicaid ABI Waiver Systemic Violations

Archived report by David Medeiros presenting allegations, documented communications, reported observations, and requested oversight actions concerning Connecticut's Medicaid ABI Waiver.

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Last reviewed September 27, 2026

Verified connections and missing records

The archive confirms that the November 21, 2023 report records allegations about delayed or missing service and intervention plans. A complaint-form record names that report as an attachment. A separate 2019 case-specific chain states that no service plan had yet been provided while evaluation and authorization steps remained pending.

These records establish that the statements, complaint record, and case-status communications exist. They do not establish a program-wide failure, the number of affected people, a legal violation, a business-loss amount, or an agency finding.

Priority service-plan finding

One 2019 record chain supports a narrow conclusion: a service plan had not yet been provided at that point in the process. The same chain records pending evaluation and authorization work and a proposed plan-of-care issue. Those facts may explain timing, but they do not establish whether the delay was compliant, whether a final plan was later delivered, or who received it.

Repeated copies are duplicates and must not be counted as separate participants or events.

Report delivery is not report review

Office receipt does not prove personal review. A mailbox read receipt does not identify the reader or prove attachments were opened. A submission confirmation is not an investigation or finding. The OCR attachment list displays zero file sizes, so successful nonempty transfer and readability remain unresolved.

What remains unknown

The accessible archive does not contain a complete participant-level service-plan ledger or referral ledger. It does not establish:

  • how many unique participants or providers received plans late;
  • when each participant, representative, provider, or staff team received each plan version;
  • whether every final plan was signed through informed consent;
  • whether every cognitive-behavioral intervention plan reached daily-support staff;
  • which provider options were shown to each participant and in what order;
  • whether referral patterns changed because of complaint activity; or
  • whether every named report recipient personally reviewed a report.

Not located in the searched sources does not mean a record does not exist.

Source cards

Each card states only what the cited record supports and preserves its evidence classification.

SRC-001 · Author allegation · November 21, 2023

2023 Comprehensive Grievance Report

The 52-page report records allegations and requests concerning service and intervention plans. It is not an agency finding.

SRC-002 · Direct record · November 21, 2023

HHS OIG complaint-form record

The complaint-form record names the comprehensive grievance report as an attachment. It does not prove intact transfer, review, or outcome.

SRC-003 · Narrowing record · September 16–October 21, 2019

2019 case-specific service-plan status chain

A redacted case-specific chain records a no-plan-yet status while evaluation and authorization work remained pending. Duplicate copies are not additional cases.

SRC-004 · Direct record · September 25, 2024

2024 certified-mail office-delivery artifacts

USPS and White House mail-operation artifacts record sending and office receipt. They do not prove personal review by a named officeholder.

SRC-006 · Direct record · March 16, 2026

CMS read-receipt record

Read-receipt metadata identifies one CMS mailbox and one report subject line. It does not identify the reader or establish attachment review.

SRC-007 · Direct record · March 25, 2026

Northeast UPIC response

The response states that Northeast UPIC received a complaint and requested firsthand, specific incidents. It is not an investigative finding.

SRC-009 · Direct record · March 28, 2026

DOJ Civil Rights submission confirmation 748277-JPJ

The record confirms submission of a complaint narrative referencing the March 2026 report. Confirmation is not an investigation or finding.

SRC-010 · Direct record · March 28, 2026

HHS OCR receipt 675301

The receipt lists the 2023, 2024, and 2026 reports by attachment name. Displayed zero-byte sizes leave transfer integrity and readability unresolved.

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File Name: 2023-Whistleblower-Report-Connecticut-Medicaid-ABI-Waiver-David-Medeiros.pdf

Report date: November 21, 2023 | Author: David Medeiros, CEO/Director, ABI Resources LLC

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Report date and attributed advocacy timeline (2023–2026)

1

Nov 21, 2023

Date shown on the 52-page report. Its cover identifies David Medeiros and ABI Resources LLC as preparers; the cover does not establish agency delivery.

2

Nov 21, 2023

Reported federal notification: HHS-OIG, DOJ, GAO and OCR. Verify each recipient and date against a separate delivery or receipt record.

3

Dec 2023

Continued violations documented despite federal notification

4

Q1 2024

Escalation of discriminatory practices observed

5

Q2 2024

Evidence of retaliation against whistleblower

6

Mar 2026

All 17 Exhibits – Complete Documentation

EXH-001

Letter to Governor Ned Lamont

Recipient: Governor Ned Lamont

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Governor Ned Lamont, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Governor Ned LamontRead full letter on webpage: Governor Ned Lamont

EXH-002

Letter to Senator Richard Blumenthal

Recipient: Senator Richard Blumenthal

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Senator Richard Blumenthal, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Senator Richard BlumenthalRead full letter on webpage: Senator Richard Blumenthal

EXH-003

Letter to Senator Chris Murphy

Recipient: Senator Chris Murphy

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Senator Chris Murphy, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Senator Chris MurphyRead full letter on webpage: Senator Chris Murphy

EXH-004

Letter to Rep. Jim Himes

Recipient: Rep. Jim Himes

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Rep. Jim Himes, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Rep. Jim HimesRead full letter on webpage: Rep. Jim Himes

EXH-005

Letter to Rep. John Larson

Recipient: Rep. John Larson

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Rep. John Larson, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Rep. John LarsonRead full letter on webpage: Rep. John Larson

EXH-006

Letter to Rep. Rosa DeLauro

Recipient: Rep. Rosa DeLauro

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Rep. Rosa DeLauro, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Rep. Rosa DeLauroRead full letter on webpage: Rep. Rosa DeLauro

EXH-007

Letter to Rep. Jahana Hayes

Recipient: Rep. Jahana Hayes

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Rep. Jahana Hayes, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Rep. Jahana HayesRead full letter on webpage: Rep. Jahana Hayes

EXH-008

Letter to Rep. Joe Courtney

Recipient: Rep. Joe Courtney

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to Rep. Joe Courtney, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Rep. Joe CourtneyRead full letter on webpage: Rep. Joe Courtney

EXH-009

Letter to DRCT Board of Directors

Recipient: DRCT Board of Directors

Date: Nov 28, 2023

Pages: 3

3-page letter dated 2023-11-28, addressed to DRCT Board of Directors, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to DRCT Board of DirectorsRead full letter on webpage: DRCT Board of Directors

EXH-010

Letter to ACLU Disability Rights Program

Recipient: ACLU Disability Rights Program

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Pages: 2

2-page letter dated 2023-11-29, addressed to ACLU Disability Rights Program, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to ACLU Disability Rights ProgramRead full letter on webpage: ACLU Disability Rights Program

EXH-011

Letter to ADAPT Connecticut

Recipient: ADAPT Connecticut

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Pages: 2

2-page letter dated 2023-11-29, addressed to ADAPT Connecticut, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to ADAPT ConnecticutRead full letter on webpage: ADAPT Connecticut

EXH-012

Letter to Center for Public Representation

Recipient: Center for Public Representation

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Pages: 2

2-page letter dated 2023-11-29, addressed to Center for Public Representation, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Center for Public RepresentationRead full letter on webpage: Center for Public Representation

EXH-013

Letter to Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)

Recipient: DREDF

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Pages: 2

2-page letter dated 2023-11-29, addressed to DREDF, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)Read full letter on webpage: DREDF

EXH-014

Letter to National Disability Rights Network

Recipient: National Disability Rights Network

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Pages: 2

2-page letter dated 2023-11-29, addressed to National Disability Rights Network, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to National Disability Rights NetworkRead full letter on webpage: National Disability Rights Network

EXH-015

Letter to National Council on Independent Living

Recipient: National Council on Independent Living

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Pages: 2

2-page letter dated 2023-11-29, addressed to National Council on Independent Living, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to National Council on Independent LivingRead full letter on webpage: National Council on Independent Living

EXH-016

Letter to Disability Rights Advocates

Recipient: Disability Rights Advocates

Date: Nov 29, 2023

Pages: 2

2-page letter dated 2023-11-29, addressed to Disability Rights Advocates, concerning disability rights and requested oversight in Connecticut. This archived copy does not by itself establish delivery, recipient review or a finding on its allegations.

View Exhibit: Letter to Disability Rights AdvocatesRead full letter on webpage: Disability Rights Advocates

EXH-017

Complete Comprehensive Report Binder

Recipient: 40-Page Binder + 2486-Page Full Archive

Date: Nov 30, 2023

Pages: 40 + 2486

Complete 2486-page comprehensive binder containing all evidence, documentation, legal analysis, beneficiary impact assessments, financial exploitation records, state oversight failure documentation, federal agency notification letters, forensic analysis, timeline of events, and recommendations for federal intervention. Searchability varies by source document; search-engine indexing is not established here.

View Exhibit: Complete Comprehensive Report Binder

EXH-001 to EXH-016: Federal & State Agency Notification Letters

Sixteen archived letters dated November 28-29, 2023 are addressed to elected officials and disability rights organizations. They present the author’s allegations, cited legal provisions and requests for intervention. Read each full-text webpage or original PDF below. A date and addressee on a letter do not by themselves establish sending, delivery, agency acceptance or a finding.

Recipients: Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Senator Chris Murphy, Rep. Jim Himes, Rep. John Larson, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Rep. Jahana Hayes, Rep. Joe Courtney, DRCT Board of Directors, ACLU Disability Rights Program, ADAPT Connecticut, Center for Public Representation, DREDF, National Disability Rights Network, National Council on Independent Living, Disability Rights Advocates

EXH-017: Complete 2486-Page Comprehensive Binder

Complete 2486-page comprehensive binder containing all evidence, documentation, legal analysis, beneficiary impact assessments, financial exploitation records, state oversight failure documentation, federal agency notification letters, forensic analysis, timeline of events, and recommendations for federal intervention. Searchability and accessibility vary by source document; search-engine indexing and agency review are not established by this description.

Contents: Complete evidence documentation, legal analysis, beneficiary impact assessments, financial exploitation records, state oversight failure documentation, federal agency notification letters, forensic analysis, timeline of events, recommendations for federal intervention

Agency contacts and limits of the available status evidence

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)

HHS-OIG: the report requests oversight. This card does not establish a receipt, investigation or current case status.

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

DOJ: listed here as an oversight contact. A delivery record or dated agency response is needed to establish receipt or action.

U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

GAO: listed here as an oversight contact. Whether an audit was initiated is not established by this card.

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - HHS

HHS OCR: listed here as a civil-rights contact. Complaint receipt, acceptance and disposition require separate records.

Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)

Connecticut DSS: the report presents grievances concerning program administration. Those grievances are not an agency or court determination of non-compliance.

Connecticut Attorney General

Connecticut Attorney General: listed here as an oversight contact. Whether an investigation was initiated is not established by this card.

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Source report date: November 21, 2023 | Last Updated: March 30, 2026 | Status: Permanent Public Record

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Files: 2023-Whistleblower-Report-Connecticut-Medicaid-ABI-Waiver-David-Medeiros.pdf + 17 Exhibit PDFs | Source report date: November 21, 2023 | Last Updated: March 30, 2026

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What does the 2023 report say?

This reading aid follows the six grievances listed on PDF page 3. These are the report authors' statements and requests, not independent findings. The original report remains unchanged.

  1. Referral practices

    The report alleges that ABI Resources received an unfair share of Medicaid referrals. It asks for transparent referral practices and periodic review. Read referral practices on PDF page 4.

  2. Service and intervention plans

    The report states that essential plans were not always received on time. It connects those delays to care delivery and financial operations and requests reliable delivery and communication. Read service and intervention plans on PDF page 4.

  3. Provider directory access

    The report states that the provider directory was not adequately available, limiting informed choice and provider visibility. Its proposed solution, continuing on page 5, is a publicly accessible, regularly updated directory. Read provider directory access on PDF page 4.

  4. Care management services

    The report raises concerns about allegedly unauthorized care management consultation in ABI Waiver Program 1. It requests investigation and compliance with program guidelines. Read care management services on PDF page 5.

  5. Conflicts of interest and possible kickbacks

    The report raises concerns about conflicts of interest, unethical practices and potential kickback arrangements. It asks for investigation and stronger oversight; this summary does not establish that a scheme occurred. Read conflicts of interest and possible kickbacks on PDF page 5.

  6. Rental agreements and choice

    The report alleges that rental arrangements restrict consumer choice. It requests a review of rental policies to promote competition, choice and transparency. Read rental agreements and choice on PDF page 5.

Read the requested actions on PDF page 6: referral review, timely plans, directory access, policy changes, oversight and rental choice. A request is not evidence that an agency acted.

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A report account concerning Connecticut Medicaid and the ABI Waiver.
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