California SB447 amends workers' compensation laws to continue health benefits for surviving spouses and minor dependents of deceased employees.

California SB447 modifies the Labor Code to ensure that surviving spouses and minor dependents of employees who die from work-related accidents or injuries continue to receive health benefits. The surviving spouse can choose between monthly benefits or a lump-sum survivors benefit. Minor dependents will receive benefits until they turn 26. The bill also specifies that a surviving spouse cannot add a new spouse to their coverage before September 30, 1996.

California SB447 amends workers' compensation laws to continue health benefits for surviving spouses and minor dependents of deceased employees.

California SB447 modifies the Labor Code to ensure that surviving spouses and minor dependents of employees who die from work-related accidents or injuries continue to receive health benefits. The surviving spouse can choose between monthly benefits or a lump-sum survivors benefit. Minor dependents will receive benefits until they turn 26. The bill also specifies that a surviving spouse cannot add a new spouse to their coverage before September 30, 1996.