W. Va. Code § 20-18-29

Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 20-18-29 - Double death benefits prohibited

A surviving spouse is not entitled to receive simultaneous death benefits under this article as a result of the death of two or more members to whom the spouse was married. Any spouse who becomes eligible for a subsequent death benefit under this article while receiving a death benefit under this article shall receive the higher benefit, but not both.

W. Va. Code § 20-18-29

Added by 2020 Acts, ch. 257 (HB 4363), eff. 7/1/2020.