Opinion ID: 214263
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Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Moore Contests Nursing Hours Reduction

Text: Through her mother, Moore appealed GMCF's reduction from 94 to 84 nursing hours. A hearing was scheduled before the Office of State Administrative Hearings. In a January 2007 letter sent to Moore's mother prior to that hearing, DCH's Legal Services Officer Cynthia Price explained that GAPP's nursing services could be reduced when the medical condition of the [GAPP] member stabilizes to give more of the responsibility of the care to the parent(s) and or caregiver(s). Price cited the Letter of Understanding signed by Moore's mother, which stated, The GAPP program is designed to teach me on the care of my child's medical condition. I understand that services may be reduced over time based on the medical needs of my child. Price attached the Caregiver Teaching Checklist, which indicated that Moore's mother was competent in all areas of Moore's care. Price's letter concluded, Based upon your child's stable condition and your competency in her care, it appears that the reduction in hours is appropriate. The day before the administrative hearing, Moore's mother withdrew her hearing request and filed this lawsuit.