New York began paying compensation to relatives of those who died from COVID-19: how to get money
'12.04.2021'
Lyudmila Balabay
Starting today, April 12, a federal program has started in New York that will allow people whose relatives have died from COVID-19 to receive more than $ 9000 in compensation for funeral expenses. The details were told by the publication New York Post.
The money was allocated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and since April 12 it is open for payments. In total in the fund $ 2 billion in funeral compensation. 200 million from this fund will go to New Yorkers.
How to receive the money
Applicants need to call the FEMA Special Hotline - (844) 684-6333 - for instructions on how to apply. They must be prepared to provide a death certificate and documentation of funeral expenses.
Reimbursable expenses include the purchase of a coffin or urn, a burial site, a gravestone, as well as fees for cremation, transportation, funeral ceremony, and clergy or officials.
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Anyone who has lost a loved one due to coronavirus can apply. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees and non-citizens are eligible to apply. The deceased does not have to be a US citizen.
In New York, about 50 residents have died from the coronavirus during the entire pandemic.
