FEMA to help pay funeral costs for COVID-19 related deaths (Source: kkco/kjct) By WHSV Newsroom | April 6, 2021 at 5:55 PM EDT - Updated April 6 at 5:55 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WHSV) Beginning on April 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin accepting financial assistance applications for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020, for deaths related to COVID-19.
This assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral. The applications will be submitted through a dedicated call center by dialing 844-684-6333.
To be eligible for COVID-19 funeral assistance, the policy states:
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020, for a death attributed to COVID-19.
FEMA to open up applications April 12 for COVID-19 funeral assistance
Published: April 6, 2021 3:14 PM EDT
Updated: April 6, 2021 3:16 PM EDT
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FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses. Applications are set to open April 12.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus,” the agency stated.
The assistance is being provided under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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