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What to know
You can get reimbursed for funeral costs up to $9,000 for someone who died due to COVID-19. Important details • Financial assistance may cover funeral services, burials, cremation costs, and other expenses that you paid between January 20, 2020 and May 11, 2023. • Your income does not affect eligibility. • Benefits will be paid by check or direct deposit. How to apply • Prepare your documents and call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number: • 844-684-6333 , TTY: 800-462-7585 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time • Once you have applied and are given an application number, submit your documents using one of these ways: • Online: Upload to your DisasterAssistance.gov account • Fax documents: 855-261-3452 • Mail documents: P.O. BOX 10001, Hyattsville, MD 20782 How to get help Call the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number 844-684-6333 , TTY: 800-462-7585 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time Beware of Scams: FEMA will not contact anyone until they have called FEMA or have applied for assistance. If you doubt a FEMA representative is legitimate, hang up and report it to the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 Visit the website Visit FEMA's COVID-19 Funeral Assistance site to learn more.
Hours, eligibility, and availability can change. The official provider or program source has the latest information.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if: • You are a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national, or qualified noncitizen. • You incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses on or after January 20, 2020. • The death was attributed to COVID-19, as noted on the death certificate.
Weekly hours
No dependable weekly hours are published here. Use the exact schedule in the description or official source and confirm before traveling or calling.