Sec. 345.
If death results from the injury, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, the reasonable expense of the employee's last sickness, funeral, and burial. The cost of the funeral and burial shall not exceed $6,000.00 or the actual cost, whichever is less. Any person who performed such service or incurred such liability may file an application with the bureau. A worker's compensation magistrate may order the employer to pay such sums.
History: 1969, Act 317, Eff. Dec. 31, 1969 ;-- Am. 1971, Act 187, Imd. Eff. Dec. 20, 1971 ;-- Am. 1985, Act 103, Imd. Eff. July 30, 1985 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1994 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 107, Imd. Eff. Mar. 5, 1996 Compiler's Notes: For legislative intent as to severability, see Compiler's note to MCL 418.213.Popular Name: Act 317Popular Name: Heart and Lung Act
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 418 - Worker's Disability Compensation
Act 317 of 1969 - Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969 (418.101 - 418.941)
317-1969-3 - Chapter 3 Compensation (418.301...418.391)
Section 418.302 - "Wage Earning Capacity" Defined.
Section 418.305 - Wilful Misconduct of Employee.
Section 418.311 - Compensation Payments; Computations.
Section 418.313 - “After-Tax Average Weekly Wage” Defined; Tables.
Section 418.315a - Medical Marihuana Treatment; Reimbursement by Employer Not Required.
Section 418.319 - Medical or Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Section 418.321 - Compensation for Death Resulting From Personal Injury.
Section 418.341 - Dependents; Qualifications; Party in Interest.
Section 418.352 - Supplement to Weekly Compensation.
Section 418.353 - Determination of Dependency.
Section 418.354 - Coordination of Benefits.
Section 418.355 - Adjustment of Maximum Weekly Rate; Computing Supplemental Benefit.
Section 418.357 - Employee 65 or Older; Reduction of Weekly Payments; Exception.
Section 418.358 - Reduction of Benefits.
Section 418.359 - Repealed. 1985, Act 103, Imd. Eff. July 10, 1985.
Section 418.364 - Repealed. 2011, Act 266, Imd. Eff. Dec. 19, 2011.
Section 418.371 - Weekly Loss in Wages; Average Weekly Wage.
Section 418.375 - Death of Injured Employee; Death Benefits in Lieu of Further Disability Indemnity.
Section 418.383 - Notice of Injury; Unintentional Errors; Actual Knowledge.