Sec. 1. (a) This section applies upon the death of either of the following:
(1) A recipient who is receiving assistance as a dependent child.
(2) A parent of the recipient.
(b) Unless otherwise determined by the director, the division shall pay one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) for the funeral director's expenses of the decedent if the following conditions exist:
(1) The estate of the deceased is insufficient to pay the funeral director's expenses.
(2) The person legally responsible for the burial of the deceased is unable to pay the funeral director's expenses.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-13(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.77; P.L.5-1993, SEC.90; P.L.273-1999, SEC.83; P.L.205-2013, SEC.184.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 14. Family Assistance Services
Chapter 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses
12-14-6-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
12-14-6-1. Funeral Director's Expense Payments
12-14-6-2. Cemetery Expenses Payment
12-14-6-3. Contributions Excluded in Determining Amount Paid to Funeral Director
12-14-6-4. Contributions Excluded in Determining Cemetery Expenses Payment