72-1370 DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFIT PAYMENTS UPON DEATH.
WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND RELATED LAWS -- INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
CHAPTER 13
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY LAW
72-1370. Distribution of benefit payments upon death. Whenever a benefit claimant dies, having completed a compensable period prior to his death, benefits due the deceased claimant at the time of death shall be payable, without administration, to the surviving spouse, if any, or, if there be no surviving spouse, to the dependent child or children.