Makes supplemental appropriation of $8 million to DHS to increase reimbursement for funeral, burial, and crematory services provided to certain beneficiaries of Work First New Jersey and Supplemental Security Income programs.

This bill allocates $8 million in supplemental funding to New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to increase reimbursements for funeral, burial, and crematory services provided to eligible beneficiaries of the Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. The funds will raise the reimbursement level by $1,000 per eligible person, directly supporting funeral homes and cemeteries that serve these beneficiaries. The increase applies to services covered under existing regulations (N.J.A.C.10:90-8.2), building on current reimbursement caps without replacing existing budgeted funds. This supplemental appropriation brings total FY 2022 spending for these services to $23.8 million, addressing a significant gap between current reimbursements ($4,340 max) and average funeral costs ($15,268).