Alabama Medicaid Agency v. Light

This case arises out of an application for Medicaid benefits, a subsequent denial of the applicant's request, and, finally, a circuit court order reversing the Alabama Medicaid Agency's decision to deny the benefits.

Eva Light applied for and was denied Medicaid benefits by the Alabama Medicaid Agency (the Agency) on the ground that she possessed resources totaling more than those allowed under the Agency's eligibility rules. Specifically, Light's name appeared on four certificates of deposit which, if included in the figure reflecting Light's available resources, would result in her exceeding…