Harris v. Department of Human Services

Plaintiff, Ruth Harris, appeals from the trial court’s order affirming the order of defendants, the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Public Aid (DPA) (collectively, “the State agencies”). We affirm.

We first note that Ruth Harris, Bernice’s daughter, had Bernice’s power of attorney and initiated these proceedings. We also note that Bernice died during the pendency of the proceedings, which were continued by Ruth as executor of Bernice’s estate.

Bernice Harris, a nursing home resident, applied for Medicaid assistance under the Medical Assistance — No Grant (MANG) program.…