What “Freedom of Choice” Really Means in Medicaid and How Violations Are Occurring in Connecticut’s ABI Waiver Program – Clear Public Explanation of Federal Law and Observable Patterns Forensic Accountability Report: February 19, 2026

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Federal Law Guarantees Every Medicaid Beneficiary the Right to Choose Any Qualified Provider – Yet Observable Patterns in Connecticut Show Steering Toward Large Politically Connected Agencies, Limited Referrals for Small Specialized Providers, and Reduced Real Choice for Brain-Injury Survivors and Families – Simple Breakdown for the Public