Quick Facts for new LODD:
Subject to change. For most up-to-date information, refer to state law by clicking on link button to state website.
One-time lump sum - $100,000 if felonious or accidental death; $25,000 if based on presumption
- Benefits given out based on beneficiaries in officer's will
- If no will, benefits go to officer's spouse
- If officer has children with a different person than the officer's current spouse, 2/3 of benefit is divided among children; 1/3 goes to current spouse
- If no current spouse, benefits divided among children
- If no spouse or children, benefits divided between parents
- If none of the above, see state law 64.2-200 for order of descent
Health insurance paid - state will pay premiums
- for spouses until re-marriage
- for children until end of year in which they turn 26