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Eligible people can apply to recover up to $9,000 of qualifying funeral or burial expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. "At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters," acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton said in a prepared statement. To file a claim, you need to call a toll-free hotline set up by FEMA.
FEMA's funeral assistance program launches Monday, April 12. The agency is paying a maximum of $9,000 per funeral and of $35,500 per application.
Hundreds of thousands of families who've lost someone to COVID-19 are eligible for some financial relief for funeral expenses. Starting Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will open applications for COVID-19-related funeral assistance. Eligible people can apply to recover up to $9,000 of qualifying funeral or burial expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020. Families with multiple deaths can recoup up to $35,000. The program is part of the latest COVID-19 relief bill. "At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters," acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton ...
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Scams and Fraud or on the Rise in Texas Since Winter Storm Getty Images Scams are reportedly on the rise in Texas since the February winter storms. State and federal recovery officials urge disaster survivors to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud. Scam attempts can be made over the phone, by mail, email, through the internet, or in person. Remember: Don’t wire money or pay with reloadable debit cards or gift cards. Don’t offer personal financial information over the phone. Know who you are dealing with and always ask for identification. In Texas, contractor...