My niece’s husband just died.. How much does Medicaid provided for burial
Q) My niece’s husband just died and has no money for burial. How much does Medicaid provided for burial expenses.
A) Medicaid provides some limited coverage for funeral and burial expenses for eligible individuals, but the coverage and amount can vary by state. In general, Medicaid may provide assistance with basic funeral expenses, such as a simple casket or urn, transportation of the deceased, and services of a funeral director.
However, the amount of coverage provided by Medicaid for funeral and burial expenses is often limited to a specific dollar amount and may not cover all costs. In some states, Medicaid may only cover a portion of the expenses, and the remaining costs would need to be paid by the family or through other means.
To find out the specific details of what Medicaid covers in your state, you can contact your local Medicaid office or funeral home. Additionally, some states and localities may have programs or funds available to help cover funeral and burial expenses for low-income individuals and families. It may be helpful to look into these options as well.
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I am receiving medicaid at this time but will soon be losing it becase I received 23,000 from the sale of my mothers home when she passed away. I only receive 658.00 in social security and live with my daughter. Is there anyway I can get help paying my medicare premium and my supplement policy?
People with limited income may also be eligible for Extra Help paying for the costs–monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments–related to a Medicare prescription drug plan.
When you file your application for Extra Help, you can also start your application process for the Medicare Savings Programs-State programs that provide help with other Medicare costs. Social Security will send information to your State unless you tell us not to on the Extra Help application. Your State will contact you to help you apply for a Medicare Savings Program.
These Medicare Savings Programs help people with limited resources and income pay for their Medicare expenses. The Medicare Savings Programs help pay for your Medicare Part B (medical insurance) premiums. For some people, the Medicare Savings Programs also may pay for Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) premiums, if any, and Part A and B deductibles and co-payments. To apply for Extra Help, just complete Social Security’s Application for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs (Form SSA-1020).
Here’s how:
Apply online;
Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, to apply over the phone or to request an application; or
Apply at your local Social Security office.