Hickey v. Waldman

Billings, Thomas P., J.

The plaintiff appeals the Division of Medical Assistance’s (herein, “MassHealth’s”) handling of her requests for reimbursement for two substances, curcumin and acidophilus capsules, both of which she takes on her doctors’ recommendation. Curcumin was denied on the merits; acidophilus for want of a properly documented application. Each decision was reviewed and affirmed by a hearing officer of the Office of Medicaid. The plaintiff has appealed the Hearing Officer’s decision to this Court under G.L.c. 30A, §14.

For the reasons that follow, both decisions are AFFIRMED, with…