Hogan v. Heckler

MEMORANDUM

TAURO, District Judge.

Plaintiffs in these consolidated actions contend that the Massachusetts Medicaid program’s six-month “spenddown” requirement for certain Medicaid applicants violates provisions of the Social Security Act and federal regulations. The case is before the court on plaintiffs’ motions for class certification and partial summary judgment and defendants’ motion for summary judgment. For the reasons stated below, the plaintiffs’ motions are granted and the defendants’ motion is denied.

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Background

Title XIX of the Social Security Act established the Medicaid program in…