New York Supreme Court April 15, 1991 (Hope v. Perales)

OPINION OF THE COURT

C. Beauchamp Ciparick, J.

This is an action challenging the constitutionality of the Prenatal Care Assistance Program (Public Health Law § 2520 et seq.) (PCAP), a medical assistance program for pregnant women with incomes at or below 100 and 185% of the Federal poverty line, offering services designed to promote a healthy pregnancy, delivery and recovery.