Sinclair v. Department of Health & Social Services

In April of 1974, Fred Sinclair and Lulu Sinclair, who are husband and wife, applied to Chippewa county authorities for payment of medical assistance under the provisions of sec. 49.46, Stats. Eligibility was asserted on the ground that the Sinclairs were either receiving or were eligible to receive — the record is not clear as to which — Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 USCA sec. 1381, et seq. The Chippewa county agency denied the application, and the Sinclairs petitioned the State Department of Health and Social Services for review.…