Kirchner v. State, Department of Public Health & Human Services

¶1 Marsha Kirchner (Kirchner) appeals the First Judicial District Court’s decision upholding the Decision of the Board of Public Assistance and the Fair Hearings Decision. We affirm.

ISSUE

¶2 The restated issue on appeal is whether the District Court erred in upholding a final administrative decision which concluded that the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS or Department) was entitled to repayment of $4,593.96 in fees that had been paid to Kirchner by the Montana Medicaid Program (Medicaid).

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶3 Kirchner is a licensed professional…