(a) In this section, "benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service" means any benefit, program or assistance provided under a federal, state or local statute or regulation including Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
(b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service authorizes the agent to:
(1) Execute vouchers in the name of the principal for allowances and reimbursements payable by the United States or a foreign government or by a state or subdivision of a state to the principal, including allowances and reimbursements for transportation of the individuals described in section one hundred thirteen, subsection (a)(1) of this article, and for shipment of their household effects;