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People who lost loved ones due to COVID-19 will be reimbursed for funeral expenses

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced $ 2 billion in FEMA special funds for families unable to afford a proper funeral for their loved ones who died from COVID-19. The edition told in more detail CNN.

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Democrats announced that families could be reimbursed up to $7000 for funeral expenses. Of the $2 billion, $260 million will be allocated directly to New Yorkers. Eligibility for funds will be retroactive to the start of the pandemic, January 20, 2020, until December 31, 2020. Schumer says he and Ocasio-Cortez are working to ensure the program remains in place until the end of the pandemic.

This funding is strictly for families who have lost a loved one to COVID-19. Those applying for funding will be required to provide various forms of documentation such as receipts and invoices claiming funeral reimbursement and a death certificate.

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“Many families do not have money for a proper funeral due to COVID-19. And it’s just terrible and inhumane,” Schumer said, describing why the funding was needed.

Ocasio-Cortez made the question personal by saying, “I lost my father when I was about 18 years old. And the funeral expenses have haunted my family and many other families in a similar situation for years. "

Later, when asked whether these funds would be applied to the families of illegal immigrants, Ocasio-Cortez replied in the affirmative and explained why these communities should not be afraid to seek help.

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“I think it’s completely understandable why they’re so wary, especially over the last four years,” Ocasio-Cortez said.

Schumer said that Ocasio-Cortez brought the issue to his attention last April. These disaster relief funds are similar to FEMA's program for families after Hurricane Sandy.

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