Free MD WCC Claim for Funeral Benefits Only C-19 - Maryland

WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION

CLAIM FOR FUNERAL BENEFITS ONLY
Instructions: This form may not be used if there are any dependents. This form must be completed in its entirety and signed by the filing party. All provisions of address require a complete mailing address. A Certification of Funeral Expenses (WCC Form C-18) must be attached. 1. Name of Deceased: _________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________ State:________ ZIP Code: _________________ ______________________________ _________________________________ 3. Deceased's Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) 2. Deceased's Social Security Number (if known) 4. Name of Filing Party:_____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ State:________ ZIP Code: _________________ City:_____________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________________ 5. Filing Party's Relationship to Deceased (spouse, child, parent, other): __________________________________ 6. I make this claim because: ___ I paid for funeral services and have not been reimbursed; ___ I provided funeral services and have not been compensated; ___ Other: _____________________________________________________ 7. Date of Injury/occupational disease disablement (mm/dd/yyyy):_ _____________________

8. Location Where Accident/Injury Occurred: Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State __________ ZIP Code: ____________ 9. Describe how the ___ accidental injury or ___ occupational disease occurred: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Date of Death (mm/dd/yyyy): _______________________

11. Cause of Death: ________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. Deceased's Employer: Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________ ___________________ State: _ Telephone Number: _ :____ ZIP Code: _________________

Pursuant to Labor and Employment Article §9-689(c), I hereby make claim for the reimbursement of costs arising from the funeral of the above named deceased employee. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the deceased employee has no dependents and the information contained herein is accurate.

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Signature of Person Filing this Claim

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Click here Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1641 10 East Baltimore Street to reset this form 410-864-5100 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.wcc.state.md.us
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION

CLAIM FOR FUNERAL BENEFITS ONLY
IMPORTANT: It is the filing party's responsibility to maintain a current mailing address with the Commission. The Commission Claim Number should be included on all correspondence.
Disclosure Pursuant to COMAR 01.01.1983.18 1. The personal information requested on this form is intended to be used in processing your claim under the Maryland workers' compensation laws. 2. Failure to provide the information requested may result in your claim being rejected or a delay in the processing of your claim. 3. You may have a right to inspect, amend and correct the information provided on this form pursuant to State Government Article, §10624, Annotated Code of Maryland. 4. This form will be made part of your claim file. Portions of your claim file may be subject to public inspection. 5. The information contained on this form is routinely shared with State, Federal or local agencies.

Claim for Funeral Benefits Only Filing Instructions This form may not be used if there are any dependent claimants. To file a claim for funeral benefits only, this form must be completed, signed and filed. A Certification of Funeral Expenses (WCC Form C-18) must be attached (see instruction 9 below). The Commission does not accept any claim forms, documents or claim-related information via facsimile (FAX) or email.
1. All spaces MUST be typed or hand printed as clearly as possible in dark or black ink or downloaded from

our web page, completed in Adobe Reader and printed from your personal computer (PC).
2. Provide all requested information. 3. Dates must be filled in MM/DD/YYYY (month-day-year) format. 4. When numeric information is not available, zeros MUST be entered. For example, Social Security Number:

000000000 (9 zeros). with a paper clip.

You must attach a brief explanation when information is not available.

5. When there is not sufficient space on the claim form, number additional pages and attach them to the form 6. DO NOT staple, tape, cross out or otherwise alter the form. 7. A claim form that does not contain the filing party's name and address, the deceased employee's name,

the deceased employee's employer's name and address, date of accident or occupational disease, a description of how the accidental injury or occupational disease occurred, or sufficient information to process the claim may be rejected and returned to the filing party.
8. Sign and date the Claim for Funeral Benefits Only form. 9. Attach a notarized Certification of Funeral Benefits form (WCC C-18). The Certification of Funeral

Benefits form must: (1) be signed by the provider of funeral services or mortician; (2) include an attached itemized statement of the services performed and corresponding costs; (3) be signed by the person authorizing the burial or other services; (4) be notarized; and (5) include the name of the deceased employee.
10. Mail the completed, signed form and attachments to the Workers' Compensation Commission at the

address below. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN UNNECESSARY DELAY OR RETURN FOR CORRECTION AND RESUBMISSION OF THE CLAIM FORM.

10 East Baltimore Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202-1641 410-864-5100 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.wcc.state.md.us
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