COVID-19 Funeral assistance program/2022 U.S Cost of Living Adjustment

The host provides listeners education on the United States Covid-19 Funeral Assistance Program.  Those who lost loved ones during the pandemic in 2020 can be eligible for funeral reimbursement.  The host provides the eligibility requirements.   In 2022, in America, those who have SSI, SSD, SSA, Social Security death benefits are scheduled to receive a 5.9% increase in monthly benefits.  For those who work in case management, who help clients apply for Food stamps and Medicaid, this is important information.  Those who have Medicare however may have an increase in Medicare premiums.