Braun v. Ada County

BAKES, Chief Justice.

On October 30, 1978, appellant Marcia Braun gave birth to a son who was born prematurely and who required emergency treatment. Both the birth and the emergency treatment occurred at St. Luke’s Hospital, Boise, Idaho. On November 21, 1978, the appellant applied to Ada County Emergency Welfare for financial assistance with the hospital bill which totalled $1,475.67. On January 15, 1979, the board of Ada County Commissioners denied appellant’s application. Pursuant to I.C. § 31— 3505, appellant requested and obtained a hearing before the commissioners on the matter.…