Why Medicaid ABI Waiver Care Managers Are Making Fraudulent Referrals – Observable Patterns of Steering, Financial Incentives, Closed Referral Systems, and Violations of Federal Freedom of Choice Law (42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(23)) Forensic Accountability Report: February 19, 2026

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Care Managers in Connecticut’s ABI Waiver Program Are Observable Steering Survivors to a Small Group of Large Politically Connected Agencies on the February 16, 2026 “Confidence v2” High-Risk List While Blocking Small Specialized Providers – 10 Documented Reasons Including Financial Incentives, Algorithmic Bias, Lack of Transparency, and Retaliation – Clear Public Explanation of Federal Law and Why This Matters for Brain-Injury Survivors and Families