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If the money was paid in the month he died, yes, usually it has to be returned. Same goes for SS. I am sorry, and sorry for your loss. Shop for the best price which may mean cremation and no services. You can usually do this for about 1,500.00. If there are no funds and you cannot afford services be frank with the funeral establishments. If he was on hospice ask them for recommends; they were invaluable to me because my brother and I didn't live in the same town and I wasn't familiar. If he was NOT on hospice, hospice places in your area may still be willing to provide you with a list.
If the money was paid the month he died then it doesn’t have to be repaid because that payment was for the previous month. Social security doesn’t pay in advance. So if he died in February for example and got a check on 2/7 which was for January, he gets to keep that check. But if a check is issued 3/7 which is for February, that check has to be returned
Was the NH the SS payee? Even though my Mom was in a NH, I allowed the NH to be payee from the beginning. For the reason if there were any problems after she passed, they had to handle it.
The check Dad received in January is December's SS. Just like a job, u are paid after u do the work. So if Dad dies in January, the check received in January he can keep. But he should not receive a check in February. Sometimes that February check is received because the death was so close to the end of January. SS will take back that check. He is not entitled to it. So, I would say the NH is probably correct.
As mentioned, he may have money in his Personal Needs account (PNA). If there is an Executor they can pay a fee to Probate to get a Short Certificate to handle the deceased finances. The Executor will take that to the NH and their Accts payable will write a check. If no Executor usually a family member can become an Administrator or sign an affidavit allowing them to get a Short certificate. If there is any money left in Dad's account after the spend down that can be used towards his funeral.
CALL social security directly.. You call SOCIAL SECURITY... SOS.GOV.. they should have a telephone number... ASK THEM DIRECTLY.... Any doubts call them.. You may be on hold, but it may be worth it..
I don't know how big of a funeral he needs or you... but cremation is okay...honestly, I really didn't understand it.. but after a few ceremonies of cremation, it is more than just ok... This is a lot to absorb for you right away... I just know, that I had this talk with a LO and my family friends who have been through this... This is more for people now, who have not experienced death... but it does happen to all of us.... talk with your family.. if you have them around.. If dad did not express what he wanted at death... cremation is ok... It is so much more economical.. and you can talk to your dad....wherever... he is in your heart.... YES.... HE IS IN YOUR HEART. Death is Okay... He is not suffering anymore... And if you listen to your heart, you may understand, and hear him.. silently.... pray.. you will get your answer. spread his ashes when the time is right.. and do a celebration of life when you feel the time is right.. cremation.. if you need funds for that... talk with the crematory directly... they may offer solutions or financing... look them up in your area...
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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The check Dad received in January is December's SS. Just like a job, u are paid after u do the work. So if Dad dies in January, the check received in January he can keep. But he should not receive a check in February. Sometimes that February check is received because the death was so close to the end of January. SS will take back that check. He is not entitled to it. So, I would say the NH is probably correct.
As mentioned, he may have money in his Personal Needs account (PNA). If there is an Executor they can pay a fee to Probate to get a Short Certificate to handle the deceased finances. The Executor will take that to the NH and their Accts payable will write a check. If no Executor usually a family member can become an Administrator or sign an affidavit allowing them to get a Short certificate. If there is any money left in Dad's account after the spend down that can be used towards his funeral.
I don't know how big of a funeral he needs or you... but cremation is okay...honestly, I really didn't understand it.. but after a few ceremonies of cremation, it is more than just ok...
This is a lot to absorb for you right away... I just know, that I had this talk with a LO and my family friends who have been through this...
This is more for people now, who have not experienced death... but it does happen to all of us....
talk with your family.. if you have them around.. If dad did not express what he wanted at death... cremation is ok... It is so much more economical.. and you can talk to your dad....wherever... he is in your heart.... YES.... HE IS IN YOUR HEART.
Death is Okay... He is not suffering anymore... And if you listen to your heart, you may understand, and hear him.. silently.... pray.. you will get your answer.
spread his ashes when the time is right.. and do a celebration of life when you feel the time is right..
cremation.. if you need funds for that... talk with the crematory directly... they may offer solutions or financing... look them up in your area...