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State Representative Kathleen McCarty is raising critical questions about Connecticut’s Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver Program, where families face wait times of over five years for essential care. Representing the 38th District, Rep. McCarty leverages her leadership on the Education, Appropriations, and Public Health Committees to demand transparency, accountability, and quality standards that vulnerable residents deserve.
In recent legislative discussions, Rep. McCarty addressed pressing concerns with DSS Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves, Governor Ned Lamont, and Christine Weston from the Community Options Unit, as program issues continue to escalate without resolution. Advocates question whether financial incentives are driving DSS decisions, as recent proposals would allow less-qualified individuals to replace experienced LCSWs in critical care management roles. This shift, advocates argue, could risk patient safety while favoring subcontracted companies that profit from reduced standards.
Core Issues:
- Why the 5 year waitlist? Rep. McCarty calls on DSS to address barriers and delays affecting Connecticut families, questioning if financial incentives outweigh patient care.
- Concerns over care standards: Proposed DSS amendments suggest filling roles with less-qualified managers, raising red flags about quality support for the ABI community.
- Political influence and financial motivation: The role of subcontracted companies and DSS’s push for policy changes are under scrutiny as advocates demand accountability and transparency.
By advocating for ethical standards, Rep. McCarty highlights policies affecting vulnerable Connecticut residents. Her dedication emphasizes that patient well-being must come first, inspiring continued calls for accountability from DSS leadership.