Goughenour v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Colins,

Esther P. Goughenour (petitioner) here appeals the denial of medical assistance benefits to her by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW). The petitioner initially applied for medical assistance benefits on March 20, 1984. These benefits were initially approved; however, DPW subsequently learned that the petitioner had transferred assets prior to her application for medical assistance, and consequently disapproved such benefits. This denial was appealed and a hearing was held on March 4, 1985, before a Hearing Examiner for DPW. On March 25, 1985, the…