Australia to cover the funeral expenses of those who have died from the jab

In cases involving death you may be eligible for payment and support for funeral costs. We’ll make this payment to the deceased’s estate.

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Before you can claim, you need to get your doctor to complete a COVID-19 vaccine claims scheme medical report. You need this as proof when you submit the claim. We need your doctor’s responses to help us assess your claim.

You need to provide the following documents with your claim:

• the deceased’s death certificate or medical cause of death certificate
• proof that you’re acting on behalf of the deceased
• proof of any funeral costs and who paid, like receipts
• proof of any amounts you got or will get from third parties, like funeral insurance
• proof of the deceased’s partner and children dependent on the earnings of the deceased at the time of death, if applicable.

www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/deceased-covid-19-vaccine-recipient-payments-and-funeral-costs-you-can-claim-through-covid-19?context=55953