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TITLE 28 | INSURANCE |
PART 2 | TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION |
CHAPTER 132 | DEATH BENEFITS--DEATH AND BURIAL BENEFITS |
RULE §132.1 | Calculation of Death Benefits |
Death benefits shall be computed by multiplying the employee's average weekly wage by .75. The amount paid shall not exceed 100% of the state average weekly wage as determined by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission and in effect on the date of injury. A claim for death benefits shall be filed as required by §122.100 of this title (relating to Claim for Death Benefits). |
Source Note: The provisions of this §132.1 adopted to be effective January 1, 1991, 15 TexReg 7023. |