Ashton Hall, Inc. v. Department of Public Welfare

LEADBETTER, Judge.

Ashton Hall appeals from an Order of the Bureau of Hearing and Appeals affirming the denial by the Department of Public Welfare of an Exception Request that would have allowed Ashton Hall to submit an invoice requesting payment for one month of services rendered to patient Gertrude Orrigo.

The relevant facts of this case are undisputed. Appellant Ashton Hall & Nursing Rehab has provided services to patient Gertrude Orrigo since March 1, 1997. On June 12,1997, appellant requested Medical Assistance (MA) eligibility for the patient, which must be obtained before a request for…