Soares v. R.I. Department of Human Services, 95-1198 (1996)

DECISION

Before this court is the appeal of Debra Soares (plaintiff) on behalf of her minor children, Philip Paquette and Christopher Mello. The plaintiff appeals from the decision of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), which denied AFDC-related medical assistance benefits (MA) for Philip Paquette and Christopher Mello. The plaintiff seeks a reversal of DHS's decision and an award of any benefits wrongfully denied. The plaintiff also requests attorney's fees under G.L. 1956 (1993 Reenactment) § 42-92-1 et seq. Jurisdiction is pursuant to G.L. 1956 (1993 Reenactment) § 42-35-15.