Which statement about burial benefits is true?

• A. 1991-2013: up to $5,000
• B. 1991-2013: up to $10,000
• C. 2013-present: up to $5,000
• D. 2013-present: up to $10,000

Answer: (A)

Burial benefits are part of California workers’ compensation death benefits and are meant to cover funeral expenses for a decedent. The amount lawmakers set for this burial allowance has changed over time. For a long period, the cap was 5,000, which applied from 1991 through 2013. In 2013, the law was amended to raise the burial benefit to 10,000, so from 2013 forward the limit is 10,000. That makes the statement about 5,000 for 1991-2013 the true one. The other options reflect the newer 10,000 figure or mix a different period with the 5,000 or 10,000, which doesn’t match the historical record.