Connecticut families who rely on Medicaid need to be aware of a major system problem that has now been confirmed insi…

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Connecticut families who rely on Medicaid need to be aware of a major system problem that has now been confirmed inside the Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Waiver Program. ABI Resources has verified through direct access to Sandata that about ninety percent of ABI Waiver participants have no authorizations loaded for services starting January 1 2026. This is documented in our formal emergency notice to the Connecticut Department of Social Services. Why does this matter Because without authorizations in the EVV system, providers cannot schedule care or submit bills, and this effects families that receive the services they are legally approved for. Federal rules are clear Forty two CFR 441 302 requires states to protect health and welfare Forty two CFR 447 45 requires timely Medicaid payment Forty two CFR 431 51 protects your freedom to choose a qualified provider Section 1903 l requires EVV systems to support access to care, not block it If the ABI Waiver Program is experiencing this scale of missing authorizations, it raises an important question for all Connecticut residents who rely on DSS managed programs Are your authorizations loaded and visible for 2026 services This applies to Medicaid Home Care Elderly Waiver Autism Waiver Mental Health Waivers DDS Waivers Personal Care Attendant Programs Any service that depends on DSS approval or electronic visit verification Consumers and families may want to log in and check their authorizations or contact their providers to confirm that services are correctly loaded for the upcoming year. Missing authorizations can cause Service delays Billing stoppages Loss of support staff Risk of institutionalization Unnecessary emergency room use We are asking for clarity, accuracy, and timely action so families across Connecticut can stay safe and stable in their homes. If you are on any DSS managed program and want to know what to look for, we can guide you through the exact steps to check your authorizations and get written confirmation. ❤ 🫵