Griego v. Health & Social Services Department

OPINION

LOPEZ, Judge.

Griego appeals from a decision of the Health and Social Services Department (HSSD) which denied his application for AFDC benefits because his available income was $539.95 per month and the standard of need fixed by the Department was $298.00 per month.

The above amounts are undisputed. The question on appeal is whether medical expenses incurred by Griego’s deceased son should be included in the computation to reduce the “income” figure so as to bring the petitioner within the standard of need. These medical expenses amount to over $45,000.00.

Griego relies on Baca v. New…