Legal Opinion
Samantha A. v. Department of Social & Health Services
Washington Supreme Court
Decided May 26, 2011No. 84325-2PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtC. Johnson, J.
¶1 This case involves a challenge to a Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) regulation, WAC 388-106-0213, that reduces the financial assistance payable for in-home personal care services (based upon the child’s age and whether the child lives with a parent). The superior court found this regulation invalid as violating federal Medicaid comparability requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 1396a and Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) laws under 42 U.S.C. § 1396d. The superior court also awarded respondent Samantha A. attorney fees under RCW 74.08.080.
¶2 We…
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