An all too rare source of funds for crime victims and their families, perhaps at the time when it is needed most. Many states have a compensation fund for victims of crime.
The Pennsylvania Fund may cover medical costs, lost profits, loss of support, funeral expenses, or stole money from individuals on fixed incomes, like Social Security or a pension, betrayed, consulting fees, moving expenses, child care / home health care expenditures and crime clean up scene.The program does not cover pain and suffering or stolen or damaged property, other than reimbursement of medical stolen or damaged equipment.
The claim must be filed within two years from the date of the offense. A longer time limit applies if the victim is a child. Under certain circumstances, are family members of victims of crime to obtain compensation.
The crime must be reported to the proper authorities within three days. You need to examine together with law enforcement authoritiescrime, the courts and the Victims Compensation Assistance Program Act in the handling of the claim.
The Crime Victims Compensation Fund as a payer of last resort consideration. Payment is due by the amount of any other source, including reduced, but not limited to: health or life insurance, awards for civil lawsuits or insurance, medical assistance, Medicare, disability insurance, workers' compensation or social security.
Most claims are processed within three months, but still canmore, if the claim is very complex.
The Pennsylvania Crime Victims Compensation Act became law in 1976. This fund consists of fines and penalties assessed against persons convicted of crimes. No general tax revenues used.
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