Zander v. Adams

Plaintiff Bette I. Zander appeals from an administrative decision of the Illinois Department of Human Services (Department) imposing a penalty period during which the plaintiff is ineligible for Medicaid assistance. The circuit court confirmed the Department’s decision. Mrs. Zander, an elderly resident of a long-term care facility, assigned her beneficial interest in an Illinois land trust to her three daughters more than 36 months prior to applying for benefits. She argues that period was sufficiently long to shield her from a penalty for transferring her assets under Department regulations.…