Dambach v. Department of Social Services, Family Support Division

OPINION

GLENN A. NORTON, Presiding Judge.

Joan Dambach (“Daughter”), as substituted party for Alice Barone (“Claimant”), appeals the decision of the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division (the “Division”), as affirmed by the circuit court, rejecting Claimant’s application for Medical Assistance Vendor (“Medicaid”) benefits. We reverse and remand.

I. BACKGROUND

Following a fall at the age of 89, Claimant was discharged from a rehabilitation center into the care of Daughter. Claimant’s health care providers informed Daughter that due to Claimant’s numerous health problems…