If you don't want to keep this plan, or to have Medicare enroll you in another drug plan, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or the plan provider. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Burial Assistance. The Burial Assistance Program offers assistance to income eligible Washington, DC residents only who need help with funeral costs. Economic Security Administration (ESA) provides up to $800 toward funeral services or $450 toward the cost of cremation. Families receiving this assistance must use an ESA identified undertaker.
Some states allow an individual to preâpay their burial by contracting with a funeral home and paying in advance for their funeral. You should discuss this with your local Social Security office. Generally, you and your spouse can set aside up to $1,500 each to pay for burial expenses. In most cases, this money will not count as a for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).