Petry v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge MacPhail,

Petitioner Ann Petry appeals an order of the Department of Public Welfare (Department) denying her appeal and request for abatement or modification of liability imposed for the cost of care at Haverford State Hospital (HSH) for her son, David Petry. We affirm.

David Petry has been a mental patient at HSH since April, 1981, his condition allegedly resulting from a May 2, 1976 motorcycle accident involving a collision with a deer. On May 21, 1984, Petitioner received notice from the Department that it was assessing fifty percent of David Petrys social security benefits,…