Stafford v. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare

J. JONES, Justice.

Norma Stafford appeals from the denial by the Department of Health and Welfare of her application for Medicaid benefits, made on behalf of her husband, Graham Stafford. The district court affirmed the Department’s decision. We affirm.

I

The facts of this ease are undisputed. On January 14, 2003, the Staffords established a revocable living trust (the Trust) and deeded their home to the Trust.1 The Staffords are the primary beneficiaries of the Trust and there are six residual beneficiaries. On June 23, 2004, the Trust deeded the home to Mrs. Stafford, in her individual…