Mercado v. Commissioner of Income Maintenance

Cóvello, J.

This is an appeal from an eligibility determination made by the defendant, the commissioner of income maintenance. The issue presented is whether in determining eligibility for assistance under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children Act, 42 U.S.C. § 602 et seq., the applicable federal statute mandates the inclusion of children’s savings accounts in determining the family’s total resources. We agree with the fair hearing officer’s determination that such savings accounts are required to be considered in determining the family’s resources and, therefore, we reverse the judgment…