Opp v. Ward County Social Services Board

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1] Margaret Opp appealed from a judgment affirming a Department of Human Services’ decision to terminate her Medicaid benefits because her available assets exceeded the maximum allowed. We conclude the preponderance of the evidence supports the Department’s finding that Opp had “actually available” assets exceeding the $3,000 limitation when the Department terminated her benefits. We therefore affirm.

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[¶ 2] Opp lives in Minot, is disabled, and received Medicaid benefits through the Department for medical expenses associated with her disability. Opp does not live…