Gudeman v. Miller

The plaintiffs herein applied for disability assistance under articles III and V of the Illinois Public Aid Code (Code) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1983, ch. 23, arts. Ill (pars. 3 — 1 through 3 — 15), V (pars. 5 — 1 through 5— 14)) in the early months of 1983. The plaintiffs were denied assistance based upon the determination of the Social Security Administration (SSA) that they were not disabled. The plaintiffs appealed the denial of their applications by the Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA) within 60 days of the notice thereof. The IDPA refused to grant the plaintiffs a hearing to review the…