106 Mass. Reg. 705.710

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 705.710 - Payment of Funeral and Final Disposition Expenses

The Department may pay a sum not to exceed $1,100 for the funeral and final disposition of an eligible deceased person in accordance with 106 CMR 705.700, provided that the total expense of the funeral and final disposition does not exceed $3,500 and that the request for payment is made within six months of the decedant's date of death. Payment shall be made directly to the attendant funeral director.

The funeral director shall submit to the Department an itemized bill. Payment shall not be made for a funeral and final disposition for which the total cost exceeds $3500. The funeral director shall report any payment by or future payment expected from sources other than the Department.

106 CMR 705.710

Amended, Mass Register Issue 1257, eff. 3/28/2014.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1360, eff. 3/9/2018.