Arkansas Department of Human Services v. Schroder

Ray Thornton, Justice.

Appellant, Arkansas Department of Human Services (“DHS”), appeals an order entered by the Pulaski County Circuit Court reversing an administrative determination made under the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act that denied Medicaid benefits to appellee, Beverly Schroder. On appeal, DHS argues that a single-premium annuity purchased for $90,000.00 should be categorized as a countable asset, and that appellee was ineligible for Medicaid benefits. We reverse the decision of the trial court to the effect that Mrs. Schroder was eligible for Medicaid benefits, and we remand…