In re the Estate of McLane

Decedent, from October 1, 1971, was a patient at the Geneva General Nursing Home until July 28, 1974, when he died. During this period of time, bills incurred by him in connection with his illness were paid by the Ontario County Department of Social Services in the amount of $29,994.95 under the medical assistance program authorized by title 11 of article 5 of the Social Services Law of New York. This amount so expended is conceded by all parties, pursuant to a written stipulation, to be valid in its amount and no question has been raised that they were not "correctly paid”.

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