1. (1) In the event of the death of a spouse or child for whom coverage is provided under Section 53-17-201, the participating agency shall submit to the department:

   1. (a) a form approved by the board that includes;

      1. (i) the name of the spouse or child that is deceased;
      2. (ii) the individual's date of birth; and
      3. (iii) the date of the individual's death.
2. (2) Upon receipt of the form described in Subsection (1), the department shall discontinue reimbursement of health, dental, and vision coverage costs from the trust fund for the deceased individual.
3. (3) If reimbursement is being paid from the trust fund for health, dental, or vision coverage costs to an employer for a child under the age of 26, reimbursement will be automatically discontinued when the child reaches the age of 26.

KEY: line-of-duty death, cost sharing agreement, surviving spouse trust fund

Date of Last Change: May 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 7, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-17-301