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.
Burial insurance covers the cost of your funeral or cremation once you pass. Many people do not realize that funerals can cost several thousand dollars when all the expenses are added up, and they therefore do not plan to save and leave funds for their family or loved ones to help cover the costs.urial insurance covers the cost of your funeral or cremation once you pass. Many people do not realize that funerals can cost several thousand dollars when all the expenses are added up, and they therefore do not plan to save and leave funds for their family or loved ones to help cover the costs.