Tai v. Lavine

Petitioner in this article 78 proceeding seeks to review and annul a determination of respondent Social Services officials which denied her medical assistance.

This proceeding is in the nature of an appeal from a determination by respondent Lavine, the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Social Services, which affirmed, after a fair hearing, the determination of local Social Services officials, denying the requested assistance.

Petitioner was hospitalized Yrom November 10 to November 16, 1971, resulting in a bill amounting to $949.68. Pursuant to section 366 (subd. 2, par. [c]) of…