Section 29-2600. SCOPE

 

2600.1This chapter establishes the requirements for the Burial Assistance Program (Program), which shall include:

 

(a)The process for applying for burial assistance;

 

(b)The eligibility criteria for burial assistance;

 

(c)The benefit and payment levels for the Program; and

 

(d)The appeal procedures for aggrieved applicants.

 

2600.2The Burial Assistance Program shall not be an entitlement and shall be subject to the availability of appropriations for the Program.

 

2600.3The Program shall only provide assistance toward the burial and/or cremation costs for qualified District residents through funeral homes that are under contract with the District to receive funds from the Program.

 

2600.4All payments shall be made directly to the funeral home or provider rendering the services.

 

authority

Unless otherwise noted, this chapter was adopted under the authority of the Emergency Assistance Program Act of 1988, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. §4 1201 et seq.; and Mayor's Order 89 168 (July 25, 1989), as amended by Mayor's Order 89 233 (October 5, 1989). The Emergency Assistance Program Act was repealed by D.C. Law 12 241 §7, 46 DCR 905 (April 20, 1999).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 657 (January 19, 1990); as amended by Emergency Rulemaking at 51 DCR 3327 (March 26, 2004) [EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 5211 (May 21, 2004).