Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 12  Fatality Benefits Paid Under Workers' Compensation Systems as of July 1, 2008

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The burial allowance and weekly benefits allowed for one or more dependents in the case of a work related fatality, the maximum and minimum payable, how the benefit is calculated, the maximum time period for benefits under different scenarios, and if offsets are allowed.
Jurisdiction Maximum Burial Allowance  Basis Of Payment For One Dependent  Basis Of Payment For Two Dependents  Weekly Dependency Benefits Statutory Limit For Dependency Benefits Spouse's Benefits End: Children's Benefits End: Offsets Allowed On Dependency Benefits Additional Benefits Available 
When Statutory Limit Is Paid Or Upon Death Upon Remarriage  Payment Upon Remarriage At Age  If A Student, At Age If Child Is Disabled
Minimum Maximum
Sample State 1 $2,000 35% of the deceased worker's AWW 35% of the deceased worker's AWW plus 10% for each child $25.00 $398.93 450 weeks Yes Yes None 18 23 Can continue No An immediate payment of $250 to the spouse 
Sample State 2 $5,000 66 2/3% of the deceased worker's AWW 66 2/3% of the deceased worker's AWW $40.00 $772.53 None Until death Yes 2 year lump sum 21 23 Can continue for life No None

 
 

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