Williams v. Scott

George Rose Smith, Justice.

This cases arises under the Medicaid Program, created by federal law but administered in part by the state. The program provides free medical assistance for indigent persons who are disabled within this definition of disability: “Physical or mental impairment which prevents the individual from doing any substantially gainful work . . . and which has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months.” Medical Services Manual, § 3320 (1) (c), as quoted in the record.

The appellant, Minnie Williams, applied for medical benefits under the program. Her application was…