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In the event of the applicant’s death, ICBC will pay: | In the event of the applicant’s death, ICBC will pay: | ||
<blockquote> a) up to $2,500 for funeral expenses (see s 91 and s 4 of Schedule 3 of the ''IVR''), starting April 1, 2019, this amount will be increased to $7,500); | |||
b) $5,000 if the deceased was a “head of a household” (i.e. was providing the “major portion” of household income), plus a Supplemental Death benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first survivor and $35 per week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92 of the ''IVR''); | |||
c) $2,500 if the deceased was a “spouse in household” (i.e. was supporting the household or helping to raise dependent children), plus a Supplemental Death benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first survivor and $35 per week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92–94 and Schedule 3 ss 5, 6, 8 of the ''IVR''); and | |||
d) $500 to $1,500 for the death of each dependent child, depending on the child’s age (see Schedule 3, s 5 of the ''IVR'').</blockquote> | |||
'''NOTE''': Status with respect to “head of household”, “spouse of household” or “dependent child” is determined at the date of death resulting from a motor vehicle accident. | '''NOTE''': | ||
<blockquote> Status with respect to “head of household”, “spouse of household” or “dependent child” is determined at the date of death resulting from a motor vehicle accident. | |||
In addition, the ''Family Compensation Act'', RSBC 1996, c 126 [FCA], creates a statutory right for claims to be brought by the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, or child of the deceased, in some cases appropriately as against ICBC. | In addition, the ''Family Compensation Act'', RSBC 1996, c 126 [FCA], creates a statutory right for claims to be brought by the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, or child of the deceased, in some cases appropriately as against ICBC. | ||
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# limited out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a direct result of a death (funeral and related expenses); and, | # limited out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a direct result of a death (funeral and related expenses); and, | ||
# damages for loss of inheritance. | # damages for loss of inheritance. | ||
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==== f) Reinstatement and Revival of No-Fault Benefits ==== | ==== f) Reinstatement and Revival of No-Fault Benefits ==== |
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