§ 30-108. Benefits and beneficiaries

   (a) Amount of benefit. --

   (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection:

      (i) the amount of benefit payable under § 30-107(a) of this title is $ 10,000; and

      (ii) the amount of benefit payable under § 30-107(b) of this title is $ 500.

   (2) The Board may prospectively and uniformly establish by resolution an amount of benefit payable under this title that is greater than the amount specified in this subsection.

   (3) The benefit provided for under this title shall be in addition to all other benefits provided by law or by voluntary action of any person.

(b) Beneficiaries. --

   (1) On the death of an officer or a civilian employee of the Department, the benefit provided for under this title is payable to the following individuals:

      (i) the surviving spouse;

      (ii) if there is no surviving spouse, to the minor children, in equal shares;

      (iii) if there is no surviving spouse or minor children, to the dependent parents, in equal shares; or

      (iv) if there is no surviving spouse, minor child, or dependent parent, to any other dependents or the estate of the officer or employee.

   (2) Any benefit paid under paragraph (1)(iv) of this subsection shall:

      (i) not exceed the maximum benefit provided in subsection (a) of this section; and

      (ii) be paid in proportions determined by the Board.

   (3) (i) Any benefit payable to a minor shall be made to the minor's legal guardian in the State.

      (ii) If a benefit is payable to a minor who does not have a legal guardian in the State, the benefit is payable on behalf of the minor to a person determined by the Board under conditions set by the Board.

   (4) A beneficiary's eligibility is not affected by whether the deceased officer or civilian employee paid into the Fund.

(c) Benefits not subject to process. -- The benefit provided for under this title is not subject to:

   (1) execution, garnishment, attachment, or any other process; and

   (2) assignment until the benefits are paid to the beneficiary.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 24, § 16-103; 2013, ch. 119, § 2.