Death benefits are provided for one dependent, two dependents, or three dependents. Which of the following is the correct set of amounts for one, two, and three dependents respectively?

• A. $270,000, $300,000, $320,000
• B. $250,000, $290,000, $320,000
• C. $290,000, $310,000, $330,000
• D. $260,000, $280,000, $300,000

Answer: (B)

Death benefits in a California SIP follow a fixed schedule that increases with the number of eligible dependents. The idea is to provide a baseline level of support for a single dependent and add amounts for additional dependents, using a set, non-linear progression defined by the plan. In this SIP, the schedule is 250,000 for one dependent, 290,000 for two dependents, and 320,000 for three dependents. This set matches the approved schedule exactly, making it the correct choice. Other options do not align with the plan’s official payout schedule, so they aren’t the valid amounts.