Anderson v. Director, Department of Social Services

After Remand

D. F. Walsh, P.J.

Plaintiff, the recipient of aid to families with dependent children, appeals the determination of the Kent County Circuit Court which affirmed the denial of certain dental benefits requested by her under Michigan’s medicaid plan, 42 USC 1396 et seq., MCL 400.105 et seq.; MSA 16.490(15) et seq.

On April 7, 1977, plaintiffs dentist submitted an authorization form to defendant Department of Social Services for the following proposed dental services: (1) perio scaling and root plane, (2) prophylaxis (cleaning), (3) root canal, and (4) five fillings. Defendant denied…