Powell v. Commonwealth, Department of Public Welfare

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

Sylvia B. Powell (appellant) appeals here an adjudication and order of the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) denying her request for abatement or modification of her current assessment of liability for the care of her husband (Herbert), an inpatient at Norristown State Hospital.

On August 19, 1980, the appellant was advised that liability for care of her husband was assessed at $220 per month effective as of July 1, 1980. The amount involved is approximately 50% of Herbert’s Social Security benefits. Prior to this latest assessment, the liability had been set at $125,…