S-16-0608, In re Estate of Herman M. Vollman; Cathy Densberger, personal representative of the Estate of Herman M. Vollmann (Appellant) v. State of Nebraska, Department of Health and Human Services
Otoe County Court, Hon. John F. Steinheider
Attorneys: Phillip Wright; Ronald L. Sanchez (Special Assistant Attorney General)
Civil: Probate ' Medicaid Reimbursement
Proceedings below: County court sustained DHHS's motion for summary judgment and entered judgment in favor of DHHS in the full amount of DHHS's claim against the Estate of Herman M. Vollmann for reimbursement of Medicaid payments.
Issues: Whether district court erred when it determined that DHHS was entitled to its entire claim for Medicaid benefits made on behalf of Herman M. Vollmann rather than excluding amounts that were paid for room and board at a nursing facility.