Larish v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

David Larish (petitioner) appeals from an order of the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) which affirmed the decision of the Columbia County Board of Assistance (CBA) discontinuing Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) assistance received by petitioner and his three minor children. We affirm.

The facts are not in dispute. Prior to October 1, 1978, petitioner’s wife, who is disabled, had been receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in the amount of $221.80 monthly. By virtue of a specific federal exemption, these benefits may not be used by state…