Salts v. Lancaster County

In this appeal, Robert Salts contends that Lancaster County exceeded its statutory authority in establishing certain durational residency requirements for primary health care benefits through its general assistance program. We agree and reverse the decision of the district court, and remand the cause for further proceedings.

FACTS

On March 17, 2003, Salts moved to Lancaster County in order to receive substance abuse treatment at Comhusker Place of Lincoln-Lancaster County, Inc. (Cornhusker Place). Immediately prior to this move, Salts lived in Beatrice for 1 month, Kearney for 3 months, and…