{ "id": "175281", "title": "State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut (Office Of Policy And Management)", "agency": "Office Of Policy And Management", "jurisdiction": "Connecticut", "submitted": "2024-10-25 13:54:28.420008+00:00", "updated": "", "status": "Processing", "requester": "David Medeiros", "sourceUrl": "https://www.muckrock.com/foi/connecticut-53/state-and-federal-foia-request-for-medicaid-acquired-brain-injury-abi-waiver-program-provider-registry-connecticut-office-of-policy-and-management-175281/", "requestText": "State and Federal FOIA Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry | Connecticut\r\n\r\nState FOIA Request\r\nTo:\r\nFOIA Officer and Supervisory Officers\r\nConnecticut Department of Social Services\r\n55 Farmington Avenue\r\nHartford, CT 06105\r\n\r\nFederal FOIA Request\r\nTo:\r\nFOIA Officer and Supervisory Officers\r\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\r\nFreedom of Information Act Office\r\nMail Stop N2-20-16\r\n7500 Security Boulevard\r\nBaltimore, Maryland 21244\r\n\r\nRe: Freedom of Information Act Request for Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program Provider Registry and Related Documents\r\nDear FOIA Officer and Supervisory Officers,\r\n\r\nPursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and Connecticut’s FOIA statutes (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq.), I am writing to request the following records related to the Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program:\r\n\r\nRequested Records:\r\nComplete and current provider registry, including:\r\n\r\n- Provider names\r\n- Contact details (physical addresses, email addresses)\r\n- Areas of specialty and services offered\r\n- Provider enrollment dates and current status\r\n- Documents governing provider inclusion, such as:\r\n\r\nPolicies, regulations, or statutes detailing the criteria for selecting, monitoring, and removing providers from the ABI Waiver Program registry\r\nRecords of complaints, violations, or disciplinary actions, including:\r\n\r\nAny and all records related to complaints, violations, or actions taken against providers in connection with their participation in the ABI Waiver Program\r\nCorrespondence or documentation regarding registry maintenance, including:\r\n\r\nDocumentation outlining the process and frequency of updating the registry, who is responsible for maintaining the records, and how updates are communicated to the public\r\n\r\n\r\nAgencies to Provide Information or Enforce Compliance:\r\nIn recognition of the public’s right to transparency in the administration of Medicaid and public health programs, this request emphasizes that multiple state and federal agencies may provide the requested information or compel compliance:\r\n\r\nConnecticut Freedom of Information Commission (FOIC)\r\nEnforces compliance with state FOIA laws.\r\nContact: 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford, CT 06106\r\nPhone: (860) 566-5682\r\n\r\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR)\r\nEnsures proper management of Medicaid programs and enforces civil rights laws.\r\nContact: 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201\r\nPhone: (800) 368-1019\r\n\r\nCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)\r\nOversees state Medicaid programs and can compel state agencies to provide records.\r\nContact: FOIA_Request@cms.hhs.gov | Phone: (410) 786-5353\r\n\r\nHHS Office of Inspector General (OIG)\r\nInvestigates fraud or abuse in Medicaid programs.\r\nContact: Wilbur J. Cohen Building, 330 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20201\r\nPhone: (800) 447-8477\r\n\r\nMedicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) – Connecticut Attorney General’s Office\r\nInvestigates Medicaid fraud or improper management.\r\nPhone: (860) 808-5318\r\n\r\nU.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – Civil Rights Division\r\nEnforces ADA and other civil rights laws related to Medicaid services.\r\nPhone: (202) 514-4609\r\n\r\nConnecticut State Auditors of Public Accounts\r\nConducts audits of state agencies, including CT DSS.\r\nPhone: (860) 240-8651\r\n\r\nLegal Basis for Request:\r\nThis request is made under 5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) and Connecticut’s FOIA laws (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq.). These statutes obligate public agencies to provide records necessary for the public’s oversight of government operations, particularly those involving public health and Medicaid services.\r\n\r\nRequest for Expedited Processing:\r\nGiven the critical need for transparency in the Medicaid ABI Waiver Program, I request expedited processing under 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(E). Delays in providing this information may hinder public oversight and efforts to ensure proper care for individuals with acquired brain injuries.\r\n\r\nRequest for Accommodation and Fee Waiver:\r\nAs an individual living with a brain injury and a stroke survivor, I request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.). Please provide all requested records directly via email to AabiWR@live.com. Do not use any portals or third-party websites that pose barriers to accessing this information.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, I request a waiver of all fees associated with this request, as it is made in the public interest to ensure transparency and accountability in the Medicaid ABI Waiver Program, and not for commercial purposes.\r\n\r\nResponse Time:\r\nUnder federal FOIA and Connecticut public records laws, agencies are required to respond to this request within specified timeframes. Please notify me promptly if any part of this request requires clarification or additional time to process. Contact me exclusively via email at AabiWR@live.com.\r\n\r\nConclusion:\r\nI look forward to your prompt and complete response.Thank you for your attention to this important matter.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nDavid Medeiros\r\nFounder & Owner, ABI Resources\r\n39 Kings HWY STE C\r\nGales Ferry, Connecticut, 06335\r\nAabiWR@live.com\r\n\r\nKey Legal Citations:\r\n5 U.S.C. § 552 (FOIA) – Federal statute governing public access to government records.\r\nConn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq. – Connecticut’s Freedom of Information laws.\r\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) – Ensures reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.th Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) – Provides for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.", "communicationCount": 4, "fileCount": 0, "communications": [ { "sequence": 1, "date": "", "from": "", "subject": "Preserved binder fragment — page 963", "text": "November 26, 2024 \n \nVIA EMAIL ONLY: 176184-11506730@requests.muckrock.com \n \nMuckRock News \nC/O David Medeiros \nDEPT MR 175281 \n263 Huntington Ave \nBoston, MA 02115 \n \nRe: Freedom of Information Request OPM ID# 24-88 & 89 \n \nDear Mr. Medeiros: \n \nThis office is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Request, dated November 15 & 18, 2024 and \nreceived via U.S. Mail on November 25, 2024. Please note that the Office of Policy and Management is \nnot the repository or keeper of records for all State of Connecticut agency records and documents. \nAccordingly, OPM’s response is limited to records in its possession. In response to the above-\nmentioned Freedom of Information Act requests, our agency located documents responsive to your \nrequests as set forth below. \n \nYour request yielded 113 pages of responsive documents, at a cost of $0.25 cents per page for a total \ncost of $28.25 for copying/scanning charges. Please submit a check for this amount, made payable \nto the Treasurer, State of Connecticut and address the envelope to Gareth D. Bye, General Counsel \nfor the Office of Legal Affairs, Office of Policy and Management, 450 Capit ol Avenue, Hartford, CT \n06106-1379. Upon receipt of your check, we will forward the responsive pages noted above. Your \nrequest for a waiver of fees is denied. \n \nYou are, of course, welcome to inspect the documents at our agency. If you would prefer to inspect \nthe documents prior to incurring the cost of the copying fee, please email OPM.FOI@ct.gov to \narrange a mutually convenient day and time for inspection. \n \nVery truly yours, \nLegal Affairs \n \nOffice of Policy and Management \n450 Capitol Avenue \nHartford, CT 06106-1379 \nOPM.FOI@ct.gov", "summary": "", "sourceKind": "binder-fragment", "page": 963, "sha256": "15dd6aaf90ce5cad294bc6ab7608d4778986982478dc7e653cd929a6cb004950" }, { "sequence": 2, "date": "", "from": "", "subject": "Preserved binder fragment — page 964", "text": "November 26, 2024 \n \nVIA EMAIL ONLY: \n176184-11506730@requests.muckrock.com \n \nMuckRock News \nC/O David Medeiros \nDEPT MR 175281 \n263 Huntington Ave \nBoston, MA 02115 \n \nRe: Freedom of Information Request OPM ID# 24-88 & 89 \n \nDear Mr. Medeiros: \n \nThis office is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Request, dated November 15 & 18, 2024 and \nreceived via U.S. Mail on November 25, 2024. Please note that the Office of Policy and Management is \nnot the repository or keeper of records for all State of Connecticut agency records and documents. \nAccordingly, OPM’s response is limited to records in its possession. In response to the above-\nmentioned Freedom of Information Act requests, our agency located documents responsive to your \nrequests as set forth below. \n \nYour request yielded 113 pages of responsive documents, at a cost of $0.25 cents per page for a t otal \ncost of $28.25 for copying/scanning charges. Please submit a check for this amount , made payable \nto the Treasurer, State of Connecticut and address the envelope to Ga reth D. Bye, General Counsel \nfor the Office of Legal Affairs, Office of Policy and Management, 450 C apitol Avenue, Hartford, CT \n06106-1379. Upon receipt of your check, we will forward the responsive pages no ted above. Your \nrequest for a waiver of fees is denied. \n \nYou are, of course, welcome to inspect the documents at our agency. If you would prefer to inspect \nthe documents prior to incurring the cost of the copying fee, please email \nOPM.FOI@ct.gov to \narrange a mutually convenient day and time for inspection. \n \nVery truly yours, \nLegal Affairs \n \nOffice of Policy and Management \n450 Capitol Avenue \nHartford, CT 06106-1379 \nOPM.FOI@ct.gov", "summary": "", "sourceKind": "binder-fragment", "page": 964, "sha256": "6ac58d692b643e034610070310f85d052428a97505190cfbc38c56cd0af62ace" }, { "sequence": 3, "date": "", "from": "", "subject": "Preserved binder fragment — page 965", "text": "November 26, 2024 \n \nVIA EMAIL ONLY: 176184-11506730@requests.muckrock.com \n \nMuckRock News \nC/O David Medeiros \nDEPT MR 175281 \n263 Huntington Ave \nBoston, MA 02115 \n \nRe: Freedom of Information Request OPM ID# 24-88 & 89 \n \nDear Mr. Medeiros: \n \nThis office is in receipt of your Freedom of Information Request, dated November 15 & 18, 2024 and \nreceived via U.S. Mail on November 25, 2024. Please note that the Office of Policy and Management is \nnot the repository or keeper of records for all State of Connecticut agency records and documents. \nAccordingly, OPM’s response is limited to records in its possession. In response to the above-\nmentioned Freedom of Information Act requests, our agency located documents responsive to your \nrequests as set forth below. \n \nYour request yielded 113 pages of responsive documents, at a cost of $0.25 cents per page for a total \ncost of $28.25 for copying/scanning charges. Please submit a check for this amount, made payable \nto the Treasurer, State of Connecticut and address the envelope to Gareth D. Bye, General Counsel \nfor the Office of Legal Affairs, Office of Policy and Management, 450 Capit ol Avenue, Hartford, CT \n06106-1379. Upon receipt of your check, we will forward the responsive pages noted above. Your \nrequest for a waiver of fees is denied. \n \nYou are, of course, welcome to inspect the documents at our agency. If you would prefer to inspect \nthe documents prior to incurring the cost of the copying fee, please email OPM.FOI@ct.gov to \narrange a mutually convenient day and time for inspection. \n \nVery truly yours, \nLegal Affairs \n \nOffice of Policy and Management \n450 Capitol Avenue \nHartford, CT 06106-1379 \nOPM.FOI@ct.gov", "summary": "", "sourceKind": "binder-fragment", "page": 965, "sha256": "15dd6aaf90ce5cad294bc6ab7608d4778986982478dc7e653cd929a6cb004950" }, { "sequence": 4, "date": "", "from": "", "subject": "Preserved binder fragment — page 971", "text": "October 28, 2024 \n \nVIA EMAIL ONLY: 175281-49340334@requests.muckrock.com \n \nMuckRock News \nC/O David Medeiros \nDEPT MR 175281 \n263 Huntington Ave \nBoston, MA 02115 \n \nRe: Freedom of Information Request OPM ID # 24-83 \n \nDear Mr. Medeiros: \n \nThis office is in receipt of your Freedom of Information request, dated October 28, 2024, and received \nvia mail on November 5, 2024. We will canvass this agency for any responsive documents which are \nnot otherwise exempt from disclosure. Please note that the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) \nis not the FOIA Administrator for all state agencies and can only provide non-exempt, responsive \nrecords in the possession of OPM. \n \nPlease note that Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.) § 1-212 permits charging no more than \ntwenty-five cents per page for public records. According to C.G.S. § 1-212(c), a public agency may \nrequire the prepayment of any fee required or permitted under the Freedom of Information Act, if \nsuch fee is estimated to be ten dollars or more. We will provide you with an estimate of costs prior \nto copying. \n \nAs soon as we have additional information regarding your request, we will contact you. \n \nVery truly yours, \n \nOffice of Legal Affairs \nOffice of Policy and Management \n450 Capitol Avenue \nMS# 55SEC \nHartford, CT 06106-1379 \nOPM.FOI@ct.gov", "summary": "", "sourceKind": "binder-fragment", "page": 971, "sha256": "dbb4add106f4a7a18706981e4dbf35cc1bf11a1474977770076732b2088f6336" } ], "completeness": "Exact request-ID-linked communication fragments preserved below; this is not represented as a complete thread unless the source proves completeness.", "sourceVerification": "Preserved local export keyed to an exact MuckRock request ID", "canonicalUrl": "https://www.david-medeiros.com/muckrock-requests/175281/", "topicLinks": [ { "href": "/muckrock-requests/", "label": "MuckRock request archive" }, { "href": "/timeline/", "label": "Forensic timeline" }, { "href": "/livewire/", "label": "Medicaid and oversight reporting" }, { "href": "/rights-map/", "label": "Civil-rights and disability map" }, { "href": "/truth/", "label": "Evidence archive" } ] }