A. Burial Expenses: The County will allow payment for the burial expenses of indigents only.
B. Burial Benefits: Burial benefits provided by the Veterans Administration, insurance policies or any other resource available for the payment of burial expenses must be used to offset County assistance.
C. Personal Funds: All remaining personal funds belonging to deceased nursing home residents must be remitted to the County or to the funeral home providing services to be applied toward the burial cost.
D. Proceeds From Sale Of Assets: Proceeds from the sale of personal assets and real property must be used to offset County assistance.
E. Services And Merchandise Not Included: Services and merchandise not included in the County burial plan may not be added regardless of the ability of others to pay for them.
F. Reimbursement: The County maintains the right to seek reimbursement from responsible family members and the deceased person's estate if and when the County determines that there is an ability to reimburse any portion of the assistance granted.
G. Burial Outside County: Blaine County will assume no obligation for burials outside of Blaine County. (Res. 86-4, 6-23-86)