Allied Services for the Handicapped, Inc. v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Blatt,

This case comes here on appeal from a decision by the Department of Public Welfare (Department) denying expense reimbursements to Allied Services for the Handicapped, Inc. (Allied).

Allied operates a long-term care facility which offers both skilled nursing and intermediate care services. Prior to September 1, 1980, it submitted an M 11 cost report to the Office of Medical Assistance of the Department of Public Welfare. The Department reviewed this report and issued per diem reimbursement rates. In establishing the rates, however, the Department disallowed Allied’s claims…