Rep. Kathleen McCarty Leads Effort for Quality, Transparency, and Accountability in Connecticut Medicaid. State Repre… — 2024-10-26 b6863fe3

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Rep. Kathleen McCarty Leads Effort for Quality, Transparency, and Accountability in Connecticut Medicaid. State Representative Kathleen McCarty is a natural uniter, working tirelessly to bring real solutions to Connecticut’s most pressing social service issues. Known for fostering collaboration and building strong relationships, Rep. McCarty is championing transparency, accountability, and quality care for all programs managed by Connecticut’s Department of Social Services (DSS), including the ABI Waiver Program and beyond. Families, advocates, and taxpayers are raising urgent concerns about DSS’s handling of these programs, with questions about the motives driving recent policy changes. In recent hearings, Rep. McCarty has addressed these issues, calling on DSS Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves, Governor Ned Lamont, and Christine Weston from the Community Options Unit to answer for the troubling direction DSS programs seem to be heading. Concerns Raised by Families and Taxpayers: Extended Wait Times: With waitlists exceeding five years, vulnerable individuals are left without essential services, impacting their health and quality of life. Risk to Care Standards: DSS’s proposed amendments could replace licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) with less-qualified care managers, risking the quality of support and reducing professional standards. Families fear these changes prioritize cost-cutting over compassionate, effective care. Financial Priorities Over Patient Care: Advocates question whether DSS’s amendments are driven by financial interests, benefiting private subcontracted companies over individuals. Many worry that profit motivations are taking precedence over providing skilled, compassionate care. Lack of Transparency and Leadership: The absence of DSS Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves in recent hearings has frustrated families and advocates alike, leaving many to wonder if DSS leadership truly prioritizes these critical issues. Rep. McCarty’s leadership is helping bring these concerns to light, asking the tough questions needed to drive accountability within DSS. Her advocacy reflects her dedication to ensuring that DSS programs support Connecticut’s most vulnerable with transparency, integrity, and a commitment to quality. Join the Call for Quality Care and Accountability: 📢 Share this post to raise awareness about the issues affecting Connecticut’s DSS programs. 💬 Comment below if you or a loved one has been impacted by DSS program delays or changes. 🔔 Follow Rep. McCarty’s page for updates on her work and ways to support meaningful reforms in Connecticut’s healthcare and social services. Together, we can support leaders like Rep. McCarty in the fight for fair, quality care for all. #kathleenmccarty #Connecticut #ABIWAIVER #QualityCareForAll #TransparencyMatters #healthcarereform #accountability #supportabi #DSS #COU #communitycare #Medicaid #CGA