Does Medicaid Pay For Funerals in Broome, Tioga or Chemung? Yes, services may be limited.

If you are; on Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, Social Services or a Veteran having financial difficulties we may be able to get you help. There are many things that are covered by Broome and Chemung Medicaid, but you should also have other funeral options. The Broome County, Tioga County and Chemung County programs do not directly cover all funeral costs. In addition to Social Services, Medicare offers beneficiaries Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) that can be used for funeral expenses. Investing in long-term health care won’t affect your eligibility for long-term health care since the money you save doesn’t count as assets. If you are concerned about the price of a funeral service at Twin Tiers funeral homes, we can help.  MedicaidCremation or MedicaidFuneral.  Does Medicaid pay for funerals? Does Medicaid pay for cremation?  Does Medicare pay for cremation?  Contact us for Medicaid Help in Broome, Tioga or Chemung County, we offer Medicaid funeral and Medicaid cremation options.  Medicaid funeral assistance.

Veterans with Discharge Papers are provided with extended services by law.

No-Cost Cremation - Co-Pays may be required for cash advances and additional services allowed by law.

Zero-Cost Cremation Plan includes

• Simple Cremation anywhere in NY area of Twin Tiers upon County Approval

• Coordination and payment from your County Assistance Program

We help you apply. Just call us, 607-724-1415 for help.

Financial Assistance - Savage Family provides help to those in financial need We work closely with County Assistance Programs across Upstate, and Central NY to get you the benefits you need.

Veteran family cash reimbursement for the surviving spouse or family? - Reimbursement to the surviving spouse or family member of a diseased veteran may be as much as $2000.

Is your loved one on Medicaid? 

                   Are they receiving Disability Benefits or living on Social Security?

                                        Do they have a financial hardship?

If so, we can help. Contact us to verify what level of benefits you may qualify for.

Broome County Funeral Assistance Program

Broome County Office of Social Services provides benefits for those who are indigent or have few or no assets to pay for their final expenses.

Currently, the maximum benefits are: Up to $2000.00 in assets

Tioga County Medicaid Funeral Assistance Program

Fill in the Medicaid application starter here on the website

Chemung County Funeral Assistance Program

Fill in the Medicaid application starter here on the website

Reside Outside Broome, Tioga or Chemung County?

Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service-an approved vendor for many counties across New York State including:

Chenango County | Chemung County

Onondaga County | Genesee County

Schuyler County | Seneca County

Contact - Savagefs.com Or Call Binghamton 607-724-1415

Funeral & Cremation FAQs

•How much is cremation in NY?

Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service Basic Cremation package starts at only $995.

Less Markup. Nationally Recognized - Great Service.

A common misconception is the more you pay, the more you get. The truth is you’re paying for more markup, not more service.

Our Family believes you shouldn’t have to pay more for cremation at a traditional award winning funeral home. With services starting at $995.00, our Simple Cremation is hundreds, and thousands less than services with other funeral homes.

Simple Cremation For those who just want cremation. Starts at $995.00

•Transportation of your loved one into our care

•Use of On-Site Secure Care Center

•Arrangements at one of our offices or online

•Filing of Death Certificate

•Notification to Social Security and Veterans Administration

•Transportation for cremation

•Standard cremation container and transport urn

•Online obituary

*Pricing excludes cash advances and additional services per NYS.

Simple Cremation with a private Final Goodbye for 6 family members $1440.00

Many families need an opportunity to say goodbye. This plan adds a private family viewing at our facility.

OUR SIMPLE STEPS TO EASE ANXIETY

Care

•Your Loved One is Transferred Into Our Care

•Secured at our Licensed Family Care Center

Arrange

•Complete Online Paperwork - We work with Dr. & hospital or hospice

•Schedule Services

•We Notify Social Security & Veterans Administration

•File NYS Death Certificate & Obtain Permits

•Assist with Obituary

Cremation Takes Place

•Return our provided Urn to your Family

•Family can Schedule Interment or service

* Additional Expenses / Cash Advances 

In addition to the services that Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service offers, there are additional expenses to consider. These services are cash advance charges, simply put, third-party expenses that may be paid by us as a courtesy of your family.

Common examples of cash advance items include: Crematory Fees (Currently $435) -In New York State, funeral homes are not permitted to own or operate crematories, therefore we are required to use a third-party crematory operator.

Newspaper Notices -Most newspapers charge for printed obituaries. The costs are directly related to the amount of content in them. The average newspaper notice in the Press is approx. $300-$600 per day of insertion. Savage-DeMarco Funeral Service provides an online obituary, including a photo at no charge, we also offer a proprietary system that is much less expensive than the traditional Press obituary.

Certified Copies of Death Certificates -Certified copies of death certificates issued by the Local Registrar of Vital Records. The cost is typically $10 per certified copy in Broome.

Can You Request Help With Funeral Costs, YES, some other ways?

Some people have difficulty affording the services of a loved one. When you need help, you may not know how to ask for it. The following tips can help you here in Broome County, Chemung County, and the Twin Tiers. We can assist you during this difficult time. There are different options that will help you able to afford to give your loved one the funeral service that your loved one and you decide to have.

The Obituary - In obituaries, someone’s death is announced. The obituary often requests donations to offset funeral expenses. Funeral service details should be included in an obituary after the obituary.

Donations are commonly offered instead of flowers so people don’t feel obligated to bring gifts. It is important to consider the deceased’s final wishes and character. This request may not appeal to those with green thumbs. When memorial bouquets are offset by donations, guests should be allowed to bring flowers.

Crowdfund - Crowdfunding websites such as GoFundMe.com can be used for this purpose. The memorial donation request can be shared via social media platforms instead of being immortalized in the public obituary.

Crowdfunding websites charge a fee, unlike traditional fundraising websites. The donation amount may not be received in full if you choose this option. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance if you need it. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on memorial services to make them meaningful. Providing assistance to many people is important. You can get help from people who care about you since they understand what you are going through.