Does the City of New York pay for any part of the funeral arrangements?
One can apply to the Department of Human Resources (HRA) for a funeral expense (up to a maximum of $900) for a funeral costing no more than $1,800. There are specific New York City eligibility requirements such as: 1. Decedent must have been a resident of the City of New York 2. Friends or relatives of the deceased are not legally required or are unable to pay burial costs. 3. Decedent was eligible for NYS Medicaid benefits. 4. Funeral costs do not exceed $1,800 in total. (excluding Cemetery or Crematory Charges and Clergy fees) The department has the right to conduct a 60-day investigation and request supporting documentation before making a determination whether the burial benefit will be paid.
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