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Death BenefitsThe basic requirements to qualify for death benefits are the same as those toqualify for disability benefits (see previous section).The Act provides for a full range of benefits for the survivors of a Federalemployee who dies as a result of a job-related injury. Widows and widowers ofthe decedent are eligible for wage loss compensation equal to 50 percent of thedeceased employee’s regular pay. A widows and widowers with an eligible childis eligible for compensation equal to 45 percent of the deceased employee’s payplus an additional 15 percent for each eligible child, to a maximum not to exceed75 percent of the deceased employee’s pay. The minimum and maximum payrates apply as well as the entitlement to cost-of-living increases (see previoussection).If the deceased employee leaves no spouse, or the spouse is no longer entitled tosurvivor benefits, dependant children are eligible for compensation equal to 40percent of the deceased employee’s regular pay, plus 15 percent for eachadditional dependant, to a maximum of 75 percent of the employee’s regular pay.Funeral expanses are also provided to survivors under the provisions of the Act.Up to $800.00 will be paid for funeral expenses. If the employee dies away fromhis or her home, the cost of transporting the remains to the place of burial will bepaid in full. In addition, a $200.00 allowance will be paid in consideration of theexpenses of terminating the Federal employment status of the deceased.