A surviving spouse is not entitled to receive simultaneous death benefits under this article as a result of the death of two or more members to whom the spouse was married. Any spouse who becomes eligible for a subsequent death benefit under this article while receiving a death benefit under this article shall receive the higher benefit, but not both.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 18. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System
§20-18-7. Creation of Fund; Investments
§20-18-8. Members Contributions; Employer Contributions
§20-18-9. Correction of Errors; Underpayments; Overpayments
§20-18-10. Transfer From Public Employees Retirement System
§20-18-11. Notice Requirements
§20-18-12. Retirement; Commencement of Benefits
§20-18-13. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations
§20-18-14. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions
§20-18-16. Rollovers and Transfers to Purchase Service Credit or Repay Withdrawn Contributions
§20-18-17. Conversion of Annual and Sick Leave Authorized for Health or Retirement Benefits
§20-18-18. Retirement Benefits
§20-18-21. Awards and Benefits for Disability Duty Related
§20-18-22. Awards and Benefits for Disability Due to Other Causes
§20-18-23. Awards and Benefits for Disability Physical Examinations; Termination of Disability
§20-18-25. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies in Performance of Duty, etc.
§20-18-26. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies From Nonservice-Connected Causes
§20-18-27. Additional Death Benefits and Scholarships - Dependent Children
§20-18-29. Double Death Benefits Prohibited
§20-18-30. Return to Covered Employment by Retired Member
§20-18-32. Fraud; Penalties; and Repayment
§20-18-34. Pro Rata Reduction of Annuities