as part of my benefit package, I can receive funeral pay.
It actually depends on a few factors. The relationship to the deceased, the distance you must travel to the funeral, whether you are full or part time.
Please read your benefit info that comes in the mail, is on Ehr, and call TMSC/HROC at 1.800.394.1885 or HLCG at 1.800.828.5850 if you have any questions.
Yes, many of the etl's are new - may not know.
oh, and don't take the advice of your co-worker; they might be well-meaning, but they sometimes have some pretty interesting interpretations of how these benefits work.