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NO. I say again, NO! SS only pays less than $300 at death. You need Final Expense insurance for pennies on the dollar to pay for the funeral, tombstone, grave site, graveside service, medical bills, probate, estate taxes, etc, etc. If you don't, you leave that financial Burden with your family.
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My original answer that Medicaid covers funeral expenses still stands. This is a state by state thing. Some states do and some don't. Indiana Medicaid does pay for SOME funeral expenses; body burial and cremation. The Indiana Medicaid coverage for a body burial is insufficient to cover those costs.
Indiana recently raised their maximum for cremation. One cremation company based in Indianapolis will accept the Medicaid money and include an urn without any costs to the family.
For information on funeral expenses you may want to take a look at the web site Funerals and Ripoffs. You will be surprised when you read the documented facts about the funeral industry and the site will show you how to save money in planning the funeral. funerals-ripoffs.org
What else can I help you with?
How can you get medicare or social security help with paying your bills of 10 percent after insurance?
Neither Medicare nor Social Security is going to help you with these expenses. However, you might be eligible for Medicaid.
Will my Medicaid or Medicare help pay for a Stair Chair Lift?
Yes, with a "but... ." Medicaid and Medicare will help with the cost of the wquipment, but they will not pay out any monies toward the installation of the stair chair lift.
Are electric wheelchairs covered by medicare and medicaid?
Medicaid and Medicare may help cover some of the costs of your wheelchair if you qualify. However, there are also other programs that can help out with the cost. You can visit http://www.ehow.com/way_5731593_paying-lift-chair.html for more information.
can i play and view a cg+g or karaoke cd?
Medicaid and Medicare are public programs that fund assisted living for low income adults. Try calling a local assisted living center. If they accept medicaid/medicare they will be able to help you enroll, if they do not accept medicaid/medicare ask them to refer you to facility that accepts medicaid/medicare. HERITAGE COURT ASSISTED LIVING (909-949-4887) is an assisted living center in your area.
Losartan your mother needs help with cost of Cozaar she has Medicare AARP but is low income she only has medicare for income?
I suggest your mother apply for Medicaid with her State agency. She will have to show proof of Medicaid/AARP insurance and income/assets.
Does medicaid require another insurance?
Sometimes. Depends upon your particular health conditions. One with diabetes, for instance, is going to need secondary medical insurance to help cover the expenses that Medicaid or Medicare do not cover completely.
Are there any help programs to help people with Diabetes afford care and medications?
Medicare, medicaid, county hospital and health clinics
Can i get state help to get my teeth fixed if im not on medicare?
yes, through the Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program
Does the state of Indiana have any program to help with death benefits for Medicaid members?
Under some categories of Medicaid the FSSA will assist with $600 (unless the amounthas changed in the pastcouple years)towards burial expenses. Only some funeral homes are willing to accept this funding source and there is a form that they will submit to FSSA for this payment.
Does it cost anything if you have Medicare and Medicare?
If your referring to Medicare and Medicaid. It depends on what level of Medicaid you have and what type of service you are attempting to receive. In most circumstances the Medicare & Medicaid recipient will have some share of the cost of their medical care. Depending on how impoverished the individual is, their income, assets, and medical issues all can affect what level of Medicaid the person receives or if they even qualify. This varies substantially from state to state since Medicaid follows broad federal guidelines but is customized by each state to meet the needs of their residents. For just Medicare, yes there is a share of cost the is involved and it can be substantial. Medicare Advantage plans may be of help in controlling the costs but it requires a bit of legwork on the individuals part to weigh the benefits of the different options or to see if one is even of value to them.
Can medicaid help pay for childbirth expenses after Blue Cross Blue Shield has paid?
Yes, up to the amount Medicaid would have paid if the patient had no other coverage.
Is there help for a person who has no medical insurance when there were multiple surgeries?
Laws differ from state to state, however; you should check with Social Services and inquire about state assistance -- such as Medicaid/Medicare. If you're are unable to work because of an illness or surgeries, you may qualify for Medicaid and they will actually "go back" six months or more to cover your expenses relating to your disability.
