Section 7. The department shall provide to aged and disabled residents under this chapter a program of social services as set forth in section 2 of chapter 18. In addition to any other benefits authorized by this chapter, the department may provide to such residents grants of assistance in cases of fire, flood or other disaster. The department may pay a sum not exceeding $1,100 toward the funeral and final disposition of a recipient to a funeral establishment if there are insufficient resources to pay for the cost of such funeral and final disposition and if the total expense of the funeral and final disposition does not exceed $3,500. The commonwealth shall have the right of reimbursement from whatever resources may exist in the estate of the recipient.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 118a - Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
Section 2 - State Supplementary Payments; Annual Increase Levels; Determination; Limitation
Section 3 - Federal Agreement; Administration of Program
Section 4 - Applications; Eligibility for Assistance; Determination
Section 5 - Advancements to Social Security Administration
Section 6 - Disclosure or Use of Information Restricted
Section 7 - Program of Social Services; Emergency Grants; Funeral and Burial Costs
Section 7a - Special Grants to Recipients Residing in Rest Homes