Lynn v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

This is an appeal by Mary Lynn (petitioner) from a decision of the Board of Finance and Revenue (Board) denying her petition for refund of $753 which was collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (Department) as reimbursement for interim assistance received by her pending receipt of Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

*592Petitioner received general assistance from the Department for approximately two and one-half years before applying, in January of 1975, for SSI benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§1381-1385.1…