Hamilton v. Blue Cross of North Dakota

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

BENSON, Chief Judge.

During the period from October 29, 1971, through November 18, 1971, the plaintiff, Elsie B. Hamilton was a patient at Mercy Hospital of Devils Lake, North Dakota, for treatment of multiple contusions and hypertension of her left hip. Payment for her hospitalization during the period from November 8, 1971, through November 18, 1971, was denied initially, and on reconsideration by the Secretary. On November 29, 1972, the administrative law judge held that plaintiff was not entitled to hospital benefits under Part A, Title 18 of the Social Security Act for…