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Rice County updates county burial policy to set funeral-home reimbursement rates for indigent decedents
Summary
The board approved an updated county burial policy that sets rates for funeral-home reimbursement when the county arranges final disposition of indigent residents, as required by Minnesota statute. The policy was moved and approved by voice vote.
Rice County Social Services presented and the board approved an updated county burial policy on Oct. 28 that sets the rates at which area funeral homes will be reimbursed when the county arranges final disposition of indigent individuals who resided in Rice County.
Social Services Director Mike Johnston told commissioners the change responds to statutory requirements and establishes the county's reimbursement framework and billing practice. The policy sets the reimbursement amounts and clarifies that the family supports and operations department makes arrangements under Minnesota statute for indigent decedents when necessary.
The board moved, seconded, and approved the policy by voice vote. The transcript did not record the specific dollar reimbursement rates; the policy documents attached to the meeting packet contain the detailed listing and values.
