After our BX+Queens district became the most COVID-hit in the country, I spent much of last year working on an issue that was devastating our families: funeral costs.
We finally got it done.
People will soon be able to get COVID funeral costs reimbursed.
abc7ny.com/aoc-alexandria…
We finally got it done.
People will soon be able to get COVID funeral costs reimbursed.
abc7ny.com/aoc-alexandria…
This effort began with Elmhurst community leaders flagging early the disparate impact of COVID cases compounded w/ the devastating economic impact of funeral expenses.
We got to work right away, and partnered w/ @SenSchumer to prioritize it in relief.
cnn.com/2020/04/14/pol…
We got to work right away, and partnered w/ @SenSchumer to prioritize it in relief.
cnn.com/2020/04/14/pol…
After many months of work, in the tumult of the late Dec COVID package we were finally able to work in FEMA funeral reimbursement for everyone in the country who lost a loved one due to COVID.
Current status: $2 billion has been approved, and FEMA is now setting up the program.
Current status: $2 billion has been approved, and FEMA is now setting up the program.
As soon as the FEMA distribution details are finalized, we’ll share with you all how to get this needed relief.
Our aim is for all COVID losses to be eligible.
Thank you @Elmcor, @SenSchumer, @RepBarbaraLee, and the many other partners in this process to get this done.
Our aim is for all COVID losses to be eligible.
Thank you @Elmcor, @SenSchumer, @RepBarbaraLee, and the many other partners in this process to get this done.
My dad passed away when I was a teen, & I had to arrange his services. The funeral expenses were part of the financial devastation, and I never wanted anyone else to experience that.
There is so much left to do. As we fight on M4A & more, this was a small yet crucial victory. 💜
There is so much left to do. As we fight on M4A & more, this was a small yet crucial victory. 💜
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