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Illinois Burial Allowances

The Illinois Department of Human Services will allow non-responsible relatives to contract for the funeral service of their choice and upon receipt of a claim may reimburse up to $1,655 of the amount paid. For example, a daughter may select a $6,900 funeral, pay $2,000 or all of it and receive up to $1,655 reimbursement from the Illinois Department of Human Services. In calculating what IDHS will pay, it is important to know that any assets of the deceased or his or her estate will be deducted from what IDHS will allow, except nursing home funds, which the Department will claim.

For example, if a client has $100 in a savings account, IDHS's payment will be as follows:

Funeral Allowance	$1,103
Cemetery Allowance	$552
Maximum Available	$1,655
Less Savings Account	$100
Amount paid toward funeral and burial by IDHS or a reimbursement to a nonresponsible relative	$1,555

In summary, when there are questions related to pre-arranged and/or pre-financed funerals, contact the funeral director of your choice. He or she knows how to help you help yourself. He or she is a professional who will provide valuable information and assistance.

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Burial Allowances

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