Krieger v. Krauskopf

OPINION OF THE COURT

William T. Bellard, J.

In this CPLR article 78 proceeding, petitioner seeks reimbursement from respondents for out-of-pocket payments made by her for medical care and treatment received within the three-month period immediately preceding the date she applied for Medicaid.

Respondent defends the denial of reimbursement upon the ground that pursuant to New York State’s Social Services Law payment may only be made to the supplier or provider of medical care or services, thus they have no obligation to petitioner. Petitioner contends that once having determined her to be…