Knier v. Commonwealth, Department of Public Welfare

Opinion by

Judge Doyle,

This is an appeal by Barry Knier (Petitioner) from an order of the Executive Deputy Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare (Department), which found that Petitioner was ineligible for General Assistance benefits as a “chronically needy person” pursuant to Section 432(3) (i) of the Public Welfare Code (Code).1

Petitioner began receiving general assistance benefits on May 5,1981. On January 24, 1983, the County Assistance Office notified Petitioner that he was determined to be “transitionally needy” and eligible for only ninety days worth of benefits per year,…