Estate of Nelson v. Missouri Department of Social Services, MO HealthNet Division

Alok Ahuja, Judge.

The MO HealthNet Division of the Missouri Department of Social Services appeals the circuit court’s judgment denying its claim against the Estate of Katherine Nelson. The State’s claim sought reimbursement of Medicaid assistance funds that it allegedly expended on Nelson’s behalf during her lifetime. The State contends that the MO HealthNet computerized records that were admitted in evidence, together with the explanatory testimony of a MO HealthNet Cost Recovery Analyst, constituted sufficient evidence to support the allowance of its claim. We disagree, and affirm.

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