Alabama Medicaid Agency v. Norred

This is a case involving a determination of eligibility for Medicaid benefits which raises questions regarding judicial review under the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act (AAPA).

Following an administrative hearing, the Alabama Medicaid Agency (Agency) determined that the Medicaid applicant was not eligible for benefits. In making this determination, the Agency rejected the recommendation of the hearing officer who conducted the administrative hearing that the applicant was eligible for benefits.

The applicant sought judicial review of the Agency's adverse decision in the Circuit Court of…