Legal Opinion
Hines v. Department of Public Aid
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided May 20, 2005No. 3-04-0162PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice McDADE
Petitioner, Betty J. Hines, appeals the trial court’s order finding that the Illinois Department of Public Aid may recover the value of Medicaid payments from the estate of Beverly Tutinas as a surviving spouse of a Medicaid recipient. For the reasons that follow, we reverse.
BACKGROUND
The pertinent facts are not in dispute. Beverly Tutinas, deceased, was married to Julius Tutinas, also deceased. Beverly and Julius held joint title to a home in Moline, Illinois, and to an automobile. In July 1994, respondent, the Illinois Department of Public Aid (Department), approved Julius for medical…
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2Cases cited6 opinions
- People Ex Rel. Sherman v. CrynsIllinois Supreme Court · 2003
- North Dakota Department of Human Services v. ThompsonNorth Dakota Supreme Court · 1998
- Bonta' v. BurkeCalifornia Court of Appeal · 2002
- State Department of Health & Social Services v. Estate of BudneyCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1995
- In Re Estate of SteppAppellate Court of Illinois · 1995
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3Cited by3 opinions
- Hines v. Department of Public AidIllinois Supreme Court · 2006
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