PRE-NEED FUNERAL AGREEMENTSPre-Need Funeral Agreement • March 6th, 2012
Contract Type FiledMarch 6th, 2012Description: As a result of changes in State law, effective January 1, 1997, all Medicaid A/Rs may establish an irrevocable pre-need funeral agreement with a funeral firm, funeral director, undertaker, or any other person, firm or corporation which can create such an agreement. The agreement may be made with the assets of the A/R or the assets of a legally responsible relative. Effective January 1, 2011, such irrevocable pre-need funeral agreements may be for the funeral and/or burial expenses of the A/R or his/her family member. Moneys paid for such an agreement are held in trust and cannot be refunded to the Medicaid A/R or other purchaser of pre-need goods and services.