Maryland Dependents Claim For Death Benefits is a financial assistance program offered by the state of Maryland to eligible family members of a deceased person. This program provides payments to eligible surviving dependents to help cover funeral and burial expenses, as well as other financial needs that may arise due to the death of a loved one. Eligible dependents include spouses, children, parents, and other kindred of the deceased. There are two types of Maryland Dependents Claim For Death Benefits: the Basic Death Benefit and the Special Death Benefit. The Basic Death Benefit is a lump sum payment of up to $6,000 to help cover basic expenses related to the death, such as funeral and burial costs. The Special Death Benefit is a monthly payment of up to $1,500 to help cover additional expenses related to the death, such as medical bills, lost wages, and other costs. Both types of benefits are subject to financial eligibility requirements.