Notice Of Payment Or Suspension Of Death Benefits {WC-2a}

WC-2a - NOTICE OF PAYMENT OR SUSPENSION OF DEATH BENEFITS. O.C.G.A. § 34-9-265: If an EMPLOYEE IS INJURED AT WORK AND DIES AS A RESULT, his or her DEPENDENTS receive: • Medical expenses for the deceased's last injury. • Up to $7,500 for funeral expenses. • 2/3 of the deceased's average weekly wage with a maximum of $800 per week for accidents on or after July 1, 2023, and a maximum of $725 per week for accidents on or after July 1, 2022. • A minimum of $50.00 per week, or the actual weekly wage if less than $50.00 per week. If the surviving spouse is or becomes the SOLE DEPENDENT within the first year following the death of the employee, the amount of weekly benefits the spouse alone will be entitled to the maximum allowed at the time of injury. Compensation provided by this code section is PAYABLE ONLY TO DEPENDENTS and ONLY DURING DEPENDENCY. If there is MORE THAN ONE DEPENDENT, weekly benefits will be apportioned among the dependents. www.FormsWorkflow.com