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21.2. Verification Of Death Benefits Use documentation in the individual's possession or contact the source of the payment to verify the type, source, and amount of payment. 21.3. Last Illness And Burial Expenses Last illness and burial expenses include related hospital and medical expenses; funeral, burial plot, and interment expenses; and other related expenses. 21.3.1. Verification Of Expenses Verify all last illness and burial expenses. If verification (e.g., bills, receipts, contact with provider, etc.) cannot be obtained, accept the individual's signed allegation. If an expense has been incurred but not paid, assume the individual will pay the expense unless you have reason to question the situation. No follow-up is required if the assumption is applied. Use your judgment to determine whether an expense is reasonably related to the last illness and burial. It is expected that related expenses may include such items as: new clothing to wear to the funeral; food for visiting relatives; taxi fare to and from the hospital and funeral home; etc. 22. Disability Payments Disability benefits are payments made because of injury or other disability. Certain accident disability benefits paid within the first 6 months after the month an employee last worked are earned income. For a further explanation of sickness and accident disability payments see the section addressing the source of the payment. See: Sick Pay – Chapter I – 60 SSA - Chapter I – 61 VA Compensation and Pensions – Chapter I – 70 Workman’s Compensation – Chapter I – 76 Disability Insurance is addressed under Retirement Funds – Chapter I – 56

23. Disaster Assistance