This is an emergency social assistance policy according to the Government's Decree 20/2021 regulating the policy to support funeral expenses.
Specifically, the beneficiaries are households with people who have died from COVID-19 in the community, whose family members organize their own burial in the city. The spending level is VND 18 million/case of a person who died due to COVID-19.
Ho Chi Minh City holds a ceremony for the dead due to the COVID-19 epidemic
To receive support, households must submit a declaration requesting support for funeral expenses (under form 04 issued together with Decree 20/2021) and a death notice sent to the Chairman of the commune-level People's Committee where they reside.
Within 3 working days after receiving the request of the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee, the Chairman of the District People's Committee shall consider and decide.
For cases arising from the date of announcement of the first case of COVID-19 in the city (April 29, 4) to June 2021, 30, use the help of domestic and foreign organizations and individuals to directly support the locality or through agencies and organizations. In case of lack of funds, the People's Committee of the district, Thu Duc city shall report in writing to the City People's Committee, through the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, to assume the prime responsibility and coordinate with the Department of Finance and the Department of Health in summarizing and reporting proposals.
For cases arising from July 1, 7 onward (the effective date of Decree 2021/20), the state budget shall be guaranteed according to the current budget decentralization; sources of support from domestic and foreign organizations and individuals directly support the locality or through agencies and organizations. In case of lack of funds, the People's Committee of the district, Thu Duc city shall report in writing to the City People's Committee.
In addition, in case households are eligible for funeral expenses support with different support levels, only one policy with the highest support level will be enjoyed.
