Zayas v. Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services

KAHN, Judge.

Appellant Sara Zayas is a 25-year-old totally disabled adult. She seeks review of a final order of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) finding that she may not seek food stamps as a single person household. We reverse the agency’s conclusion.

The following undisputed facts are gleaned from the stipulated statement filed in this court:

Ms. Zayas values her independence. Ms. Zayas was the sole occupant of her home until her health worsened and her doctors instructed her that someone needed to live with her in the event of an emergency. As a result, her parents…