The benefits that may be payable when a worker dies as a result of a workplace injury include:
- a lump sum
- weekly payments for dependents
- reasonable funeral expenses.
These benefits are payable under the:
The lump sum benefit payable is the amount that is applicable at the date of the worker’s death. All death benefits, except funeral expenses, are indexed on 1 April and 1 October each year.
Call 13 10 50 for more information about death benefits and family support.