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In the event of the applicant’s death, ICBC will pay:
In the event of the applicant’s death, ICBC will pay:
*a) up to $2,500 for funeral expenses (see s 91 and s 4 of Schedule 3 of the ''IVR''), starting April 1, 2019, this amount will be increased to $7,500);
<blockquote> a) up to $2,500 for funeral expenses (see s 91 and s 4 of Schedule 3 of the ''IVR''), starting April 1, 2019, this amount will be increased to $7,500);
*b) $5,000 if the deceased was a “head of a household” (i.e. was providing the “major portion” of household income), plus a Supplemental Death  benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first survivor and $35 per  week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92 of the ''IVR'');  
b) $5,000 if the deceased was a “head of a household” (i.e. was providing the “major portion” of household income), plus a Supplemental Death  benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first survivor and $35 per  week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92 of the ''IVR'');  
*c) $2,500 if the deceased was a “spouse in household” (i.e. was supporting the household or helping to raise dependent children), plus a  Supplemental Death benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first  survivor and $35 per week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92–94 and Schedule 3 ss 5, 6, 8 of the ''IVR''); and  
c) $2,500 if the deceased was a “spouse in household” (i.e. was supporting the household or helping to raise dependent children), plus a  Supplemental Death benefit of $1,000 for each survivor other than the first, plus Additional Death Benefits of $145 per week for the first  survivor and $35 per week for each additional survivor for a duration of 104 weeks (see s 92–94 and Schedule 3 ss 5, 6, 8 of the ''IVR''); and  
*d) $500 to $1,500 for the death of each dependent child, depending on the child’s age (see Schedule 3, s 5 of the ''IVR'').
d) $500 to $1,500 for the death of each dependent child, depending on the child’s age (see Schedule 3, s 5 of the ''IVR'').</blockquote>


'''NOTE''': Status with respect to “head of household”, “spouse of household” or “dependent child” is determined at the date of death resulting from a motor vehicle accident.
'''NOTE''':  
<blockquote> Status with respect to “head of household”, “spouse of household” or “dependent child” is determined at the date of death resulting from a motor vehicle accident.


In addition, the ''Family Compensation Act'', RSBC 1996, c 126 [FCA], creates a statutory right for claims to be brought by the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, or child of the deceased, in some cases appropriately as against ICBC.
In addition, the ''Family Compensation Act'', RSBC 1996, c 126 [FCA], creates a statutory right for claims to be brought by the surviving spouse, parent, grandparent, or child of the deceased, in some cases appropriately as against ICBC.
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# limited out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a direct result of a death (funeral and related expenses); and,
# limited out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a direct result of a death (funeral and related expenses); and,
# damages for loss of inheritance.
# damages for loss of inheritance.
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==== f) Reinstatement and Revival of No-Fault Benefits ====
==== f) Reinstatement and Revival of No-Fault Benefits ====
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