Monteforte Law Defeats MassHealth in High-Stakes Case! FROM COURTROOM TO VICTORY:
deflect responsibility by claiming that our case was filed out of time. They argued that by allowing MassHealth ample time to respond, we inadvertently provided them with grounds to dismiss the case altogether. This line of argument sought to exploit our patience and consideration as a weakness, a tactic that ultimately fell flat. At one point, I threw my hands up in the air and said, “You see what I’m dealing with, Your Honor?” After presenting our case for 30 minutes, the strength of our argument became undeniable. The judge, seeing through MassHealth’s unfounded and convoluted defense, ruled in our favor. MassHealth was ordered to take immediate action on the application.
Our recent courtroom battle against MassHealth culminated in a significant win, underscoring our commitment to advocate tirelessly for our clients, particularly when facing formidable opponents like MassHealth. The case centered on a long-term care application submitted to MassHealth, which should have followed a standard procedure. However, the response deviated from the norm right from the outset, starting with a request for additional information filled with typos, signaling the challenging road ahead. Despite our timely and complete response to their initial requests, a prolonged silence ensued. For months, there was no update — no approval, denial, or further communication, leaving our client in a precarious limbo without essential long-term care benefits. This neglect by MassHealth necessitated legal action, prompting us to file a lawsuit in the Superior Court to demand timely processing of the application, a decision reflecting our commitment to our clients’ rights. I handled the court argument personally, and our argument was laid out with clarity before the Superior Court judge (if I do say so myself). The crux of our case was MassHealth’s inaction on the application and its subsequent refusal to address it. Remarkably, during the proceedings, MassHealth’s attorney attempted to
MassHealth undoubtedly picked a fight with the wrong law firm this time. This win serves as a powerful reminder of our
dedication to ensuring our clients receive the benefits and care they deserve. We don’t just represent our clients; we champion their causes, fight their battles, and share in their victories.
–Mike Monteforte Jr.
Summer Pizza Inspired by AllRecipes.com
• 1 lb pizza dough • 1/4 cup pesto • 1/3 cup shredded quesadilla cheese • 10 thin slices of zucchini • 10 thin slices of summer squash INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat grill to high heat on one side. 2. Reduce the flame on half of the grill burners to low.
• 2 mini bell peppers, thinly sliced • 1 thin slice of red onion, diced • 1 strip cooked bacon, chopped Butter Glaze (optional) • 1 tbsp butter • 1 tsp steak seasoning
3. Roll out pizza dough into a circle. Place dough on the grill over high heat. 4. Close the cover and let dough grill for 1–3 minutes until bottom is slightly cooked and shows char marks. 5. Use tongs to flip crust over and move it to the low-heat side. 6. Brush dough with pesto, sprinkle with cheese, and evenly distribute veggies and bacon. 7. Grill for about 3 minutes until cheese is melted; then carefully remove. 8. Optional: Combine butter and seasoning. Brush crust edges with butter glaze and place pizza in broiler until golden.
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