Clark Ex Rel. Clark v. Iowa Department of Human Services

ANDREASEN, Justice.

This is a proceeding under the Iowa Administrative Procedure Act, Iowa Code section 17A19 (1993), for judicial review of final action by the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS). At issue is petitioner’s eligibility for benefits under the Medicaid program from February through August 1993. We conclude he was not eligible to receive Medicaid benefits until ownership of his pension was transferred to his wife, which occurred when the Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) was filed in September 1993. We reverse and remand.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings.

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