For injuries on or after January 1, 1991 that result in death, burial expenses are payable up to what amount?

• A. Up to $5,000
• B. Up to $10,000
• C. Up to $15,000
• D. Up to $20,000

Answer: (A)

Burial expenses under California workers’ compensation are a one-time payment allowed when a work-related injury causes death, with a fixed statutory cap based on when the injury occurred. For injuries that happen on or after January 1, 1991, the burial allowance is capped at five thousand dollars. This means the insurer or self-insured employer will pay up to $5,000 toward funeral costs, regardless of the actual expense, and pays the full amount if costs are that high. If the funeral costs are lower, you receive the actual amount spent. The key idea is a specific post-1991 limit designed to help with funeral costs in a predictable, capped way.