DSS buries the dead - 8.5.07
I was working on a recent story and came across these interesting mandates that the local DSS is required to do. I had no idea that DSS buries the dead.
-Fishing license waivers — Upon request, local DSS offices are responsible for issuing a waiver to people who receive Medicaid, Food Stamps or Work First Family Assistance benefits. DSS Director John Wasson said Cleveland County doesn’t have to do this often, but some counties with more prominent fishing opportunities handle quite a few.
- Burying the dead — What happens if someone dies and doesn’t have anyone to claim the body. Well, DSS steps in to claim the body. Wasson said it only occurs about a half-dozen times a year, costing the county between $300 and $500 each time.
-Fishing license waivers — Upon request, local DSS offices are responsible for issuing a waiver to people who receive Medicaid, Food Stamps or Work First Family Assistance benefits. DSS Director John Wasson said Cleveland County doesn’t have to do this often, but some counties with more prominent fishing opportunities handle quite a few.
- Burying the dead — What happens if someone dies and doesn’t have anyone to claim the body. Well, DSS steps in to claim the body. Wasson said it only occurs about a half-dozen times a year, costing the county between $300 and $500 each time.
posted by Pete DeLea at
7:21 AM
1 Comments:
I was also surprised when I read that. I was also surprised that they are supposed to query people about voter registration. to me, it would seem more appropriate for that type of question to be asked at the local library...but that's just me. I have taken several clients to apply for food stamps before, and I don't recall anyone ever bringing up the subject of voter registration.
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