Indiana Family & Social Services Administration v. Culley

OPINION

MATTINGLY-MAY, Judge.

Irene Culley moved into a nursing home in January of 2000 and three months later used some of her money to purchase funeral trusts. The trusts were to provide burial funds for Culley's two adult children and their spouses. Two éays later she applied for Medicaid. Her application was approved, but the State, through its Family and Social Services Administration ("FSSA") imposed a "transfer penalty" on the ground that the purchase indicated Culley's intent to transfer property for the purpose of rendering Culley eligible for assistance. She was determined to be…