Rebman v. Welfare Commissioner

The plaintiff, in August of 1971, while receiving state aid under the aid to families with dependent children program (AFDC), was notified that her AFDC award would be terminated effective September 30, 1971, owing to excessive family assets. She requested a fair hearing pursuant to § 17-2a of the General Statutes. She and her authorized representative were fully heard. She has here appealed the decision of the Circuit Court sustaining the action of the fair hearing officer.

Evidence was presented at the hearing that during a review of the plaintiff's eligibility for benefits it was discovered…