State ex rel. Secretary, Social & Rehabilitation Services v. Anthony

Royse, J.:

Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) brought this action against Joseph W. Anthony to obtain reimbursement for assistance and medical benefits provided for his daughter, Allison K. Morgan. The district court determined SRS had paid a total of $5,666.53 in assistance and medical benefits for Allison and found Anthony liable for one-half of the amounts paid, $2,833.26. SRS appeals.

SRS argues on appeal that the district court misinterpreted K.S.A. 39-718b. Interpretation of a statute is a question of law, subject to unlimited review on appeal. See In re Tax…