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March 13, 2026

Olmstead Civil Rights Complaint

Archived whistleblower filing by David Medeiros presenting allegations, documented communications, reported observations, and requested oversight actions concerning Olmstead and disability-rights compliance in Connecticut's Medicaid ABI Waiver Program.

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File Name: 2026-03-13-Olmstead-Civil-Rights-Complaint-Whistleblower-Report-David-Medeiros.pdf

Date Filed: March 13, 2026 | Author: David Medeiros, CEO/Director, ABI Resources LLC

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Timeline of Olmstead Violations & Federal Non-Enforcement (2023–2026)

1

Nov 21, 2023

Original whistleblower report filed (52 pages)

2

Dec 2023

Federal agencies notified of violations

3

2024

Federal intervention report filed documenting non-response

4

Q1 2025

Olmstead violations escalate - community placement denied

5

Q4 2025

Evidence of systematic Olmstead non-compliance documented

6

Mar 13, 2026

Olmstead civil rights complaint filed

7

Mar 24, 2026

ZERO federal enforcement action on Olmstead violations

CRITICAL STATUS: OLMSTEAD VIOLATIONS ONGOING - ZERO FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT

As of March 24, 2026, more than 2 years after the November 21, 2023 filing and federal notification, systematic Olmstead violations continue with ZERO federal enforcement action from DOJ, OCR, HHS-OIG, or CMS.

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Federal & State Agencies - Olmstead Enforcement Authority

U.S. Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division

Olmstead enforcement authority — No action taken

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) - HHS

ADA Title II enforcement — Investigation status unknown

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

Medicaid oversight — No investigation initiated

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Medicaid program oversight — No corrective action

Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)

State Medicaid agency — Continued non-compliance

Connecticut Attorney General

State enforcement authority — No investigation

Complete Index of All Named Individuals, Email Addresses & CMS Responses

Comprehensive index of all federal and state officials contacted regarding Olmstead violations, with exact timestamps and response documentation.

DHCBSOOCORRESP@cms.hhs.gov

Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Disabled and Elderly Health Care Programs Group (DHCBSOO)

Contact Type: Official CMS Correspondence

Date & Time: March 13, 2026 11:36 AM

Document Type: Closing Letter

Response Summary: Official CMS closing letter regarding Olmstead compliance inquiry. Letter acknowledges receipt of complaint but provides no corrective action plan, no investigation timeline, and no commitment to remediation of identified violations.

ZERO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN

RONYCORA@cms.hhs.gov

Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Regional Office New York/Connecticut

Contact Type: Regional Office Correspondence

Date & Time: March 13, 2026 2:05 PM

Document Type: Duplicate Entry Reply

Response Summary: Regional Office response indicating complaint was treated as duplicate entry. No substantive engagement with Olmstead violation allegations. Response deflects responsibility to state agency without federal oversight commitment.

ZERO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN

FOIA.Request@cms.hhs.gov

Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Freedom of Information Act Office

Contact Type: FOIA Request Processing

Date & Time: March 13, 2026

Document Type: FOIA Request Acknowledgment

Response Summary: FOIA office acknowledged receipt of records request for CMS Olmstead compliance documentation and state agency communications. No expedited processing granted despite civil rights implications. Standard processing timeline applied.

ZERO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN

Provider_Enforcement@cms.hhs.gov

Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Provider Enforcement Division

Contact Type: Enforcement Inquiry

Date & Time: March 13, 2026

Document Type: Enforcement Status Request

Response Summary: Provider Enforcement Division indicated complaint falls outside standard provider enforcement protocols. Referral to state agency without federal enforcement initiation. No investigation of Olmstead violations or discriminatory practices.

ZERO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN

Public.Affairs.OIG@oig.hhs.gov

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

Contact Type: Public Affairs Inquiry

Date & Time: March 13, 2026

Document Type: Investigation Status Request

Response Summary: HHS-OIG Public Affairs office acknowledged complaint but indicated no active investigation into Medicaid ABI Waiver program Olmstead compliance. Referral to state agency oversight without federal investigation commitment.

ZERO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN

Medicaid_Integrity_Program@cms.hhs.gov

Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Medicaid Integrity Program

Contact Type: Program Integrity Inquiry

Date & Time: March 13, 2026

Document Type: Integrity Review Request

Response Summary: Medicaid Integrity Program acknowledged receipt of complaint regarding program compliance and beneficiary rights violations. No integrity audit initiated. No corrective action plan developed. Complaint filed without substantive federal review.

ZERO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN

CMS Regional Offices - Blind Carbon Copy (BCC) Recipients

Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Regional Offices Network

Contact Type: Multi-Regional Notification

Date & Time: March 13, 2026

Document Type: Olmstead Violation Notice to All Regional Offices

Regional Offices Notified:

ROCHIORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region I (Boston)

ROATLORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region IV (Atlanta)

ROKCMORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region VII (Kansas City)

RODENORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region II (New York)

ROPHILORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region III (Philadelphia)

ROCHICORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region V (Chicago)

RODALLORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region VI (Dallas)

RODENORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region VIII (Denver)

ROSANFORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region IX (San Francisco)

ROSEATTORA@cms.hhs.gov - Region X (Seattle)

Response Summary: All CMS Regional Offices received notification of Olmstead violations and federal enforcement requirements. No coordinated regional response initiated. No multi-regional compliance audit conducted. Each regional office deferred to state agency without federal oversight.

ZERO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN - ALL REGIONS

Federal Response Summary

7

Primary CMS Contacts Notified

10

Regional Offices Notified

0

Federal Enforcement Actions Initiated

As of March 24, 2026: Despite notification to 17 federal contact points across CMS, HHS-OIG, and regional offices, ZERO corrective action has been taken on documented Olmstead violations. Federal enforcement remains completely absent.

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File: 2026-03-13-Olmstead-Civil-Rights-Complaint-Whistleblower-Report-David-Medeiros.pdf | Date Published: March 13, 2026 | Last Updated: March 24, 2026