1. 1. The Commission adopts this rule pursuant to authority granted by Section 34A-2-418 of the Utah Workers' Compensation Act.

   1. (b) Unusual circumstances may require an insurance carrier or employer to make an additional payment, either voluntarily or through Commission order.

   2.(a) If death results from a work injury, an insurance carrier or employer shall pay burial expenses up to $12,500.

2. 3. During each even-numbered year the Commission shall review this rule and make such adjustments as are necessary so that payment of burial expense required by this rule remains equitable when compared to the average cost of burial in this state.

KEY: workers' compensation, filing deadlines, time, administrative proceedings

Date of Last Change: December 27, 2023

Notice of Continuation: September 26, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 34A-2-101 et seq.; 34A-3-101 et seq.; 34A-1-104