Reed v. Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division

Introduction

Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division (the Division) appeals from the judgment of the trial court reversing the decision of the Division that Eileen Reed (Reed) was ineligible for medical assistance vendor benefits for four months. The judgment is affirmed.

Factual and Procedural Background

On July 25, 2003, Reed entered the Blanchette Place Care Center (the Care Center). On September 30, 2003, Reed and her daughter, Sandra Tesón (Tesón), entered into a “Personal Care Contract” (the Contract) identifying Reed as the “Care Recipient” and Tesón as the “Care…