- A. The warden shall refer a family member of the deceased indigent inmate to the Department of Human Services for the determination of his or her eligibility for funeral and burial funds.
B. The unit chairman from the deceased inmate's treatment unit shall ensure that a family member who assumes responsibility for burial is known to the Department of Human Services, by current eligibility for one of the following:
- (1) Cash benefit support;
- (2) Food stamps; or
- (3) Medical assistance.
- C. The unit chairman shall ensure that the current eligibility of the family member is confirmed by a local agency of the Department of Human Services.
- D. A family member assuming responsibility for burial shall visit the local Department of Human Services agency to complete the appropriate application for Institution funeral and burial expenses.
- E. Upon eligibility confirmation and receipt of the vendor's billing statement, the funds shall be paid by the Institution directly to the funeral director of the family's choice.
- F. The amount of the entitlement will supplement available funds, including the inmate's account, as specified in Article 88A, §62A, Annotated Code of Maryland.
- G. If the body of the deceased indigent inmate is not claimed within 48 hours, the Warden shall coordinate disposition of the body with the State Anatomy Board.
Authority: Correctional Services Article, §4-208, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: February 3, 1992 (19:2 Md. R. 155)