Brown v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

Robert Brown appeals a Department of Public Welfare (DPW) decision which reduced his level of care under the State Medical Assistance Program from “skilled” to “intermediate” care. We affirm.

Does Mr. Brown qualify under the definition and intent of federal and state law for skilled care in a State Medical Assistance Program; must non-medical needs be considered in determining a level of care; did the fair hearing violate due process?

This 76-year old male patient received skilled care benefits at the Mercy Convalescent Home for ten years. He is epileptic (for…