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Dermody v. Executive Office of Health and Human ServicesSJC-13199Argue Date: Wednesday February 2, 2022*Summary: Medicaid Law-- Whether the Commonwealth is entitled to remaining proceeds of a spousal annuity purchased with spousal assets where the institutionalized spouse received MassHealth long-term care benefits. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Lowy, Cypher, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., JJ. Appellant: Executive Office of Health and Human Services Counsel for Appellant: Jesse Mohan Boodoo, Esquire Paul T. O'Neill, Esquire Tonie Jhun Ryan, Esquire Katherine B. Dirks, Esquire Michael Somers, Esquire Appellee: Laurie A. Dermody Counsel for Appellee: Lisa M. Neeley, Esquire Tatiana Tway, Esquire Court Appealed From: Middlesex Superior Court Lower Court Judge: Joshua Wall, J. Route to SJC: Direct Appellate Review Amici Curiae: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |