Brobst v. Department of Public Welfare

OPINION BY

Judge COHN JUBELIRER.

In this appeal, Ruth Brobst, pro se, challenges the final order from the Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) upholding the denial of her participation in the ongoing Non Money Payment — Medical Assistance (NMP-MA) spend-down program by the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals (BHA). We are asked to decide whether Brobst qualifies for the ongoing NMP-MA spend-down program (Ongoing Program), rather than the monthly NMP-MA spend-down program (Monthly Program), when: (1) her monthly income exceeds the requisite income limit; and (2) her medical expenses…