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Administrative Law Keyed to Funk
Mathews v. Eldridge
Citation:
424 U.S. 319 (1976)Facts
George Eldridge began receiving disability benefits in 1968 due to chronic anxiety and back strain. In 1972, he received a questionnaire from the state agency monitoring his condition. After reviewing his responses and medical reports, the agency made a tentative determination that his disability had ceased. Eldridge was notified and given an opportunity to respond in writing. After considering his response, the agency made a final determination that he was no longer disabled, which was accepted by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Eldridge was informed that his benefits would terminate and of his right to seek reconsideration. Instead of pursuing administrative remedies, Eldridge filed suit challenging the constitutionality of the termination procedures, arguing that due process required an evidentiary hearing before benefits could be terminated. The existing procedures included questionnaires, medical evaluations, written notice of proposed termination with reasons, opportunity to respond in writing and submit additional evidence, and post-termination administrative review including an evidentiary hearing.
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