Sounds like something straight out of a Monty Python skit.
Sounds more efficient the the US system ... we keep sending the checks to the dead folk. And allow them to vote as well.
My Dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer when he was 62. Make no mistake, he was VERY ill by the time they figured out what was going on.
We applied for disability benefits, not knowing at the time how long his life might be able to be extended with chemo etc. One would THINK that medical records, letters from Docs at Mayo, etc. would be enough for this...but no.
My Mother spend countless hours putting together financial documents, net worth statements...there was just a constant stream of requests for ridiculous and unnecessary information.
GOOD NEWS THOUGH! We received his “Congratulations, you have been approved..” letter in the mail the day after he died.
The letter should have been phrased:
Our condolences,
According to our records, the recipient of these benefits, Mr. __________ is deceased. If this is in error, the recipient will need to reapply for benefits. Again, if this is the case, they should be sure to bring appropriate identification when they do so.
My husband has been dead nearly a year, and I get this type of crap all the time.
I am even being dunned for an exorbitant bill (addressed to him) from the ER where he was DOA.
People are really insensitive, stupid, or both.
And you all thought “Monty Python” was fiction!!