s 180
In forceNo entitlement to funeral benefits—funeral expenses paid under workers compensation scheme
Chapter 2Motor accident injuries—defined benefits
Part 2.8Defined benefits—funeral benefits
180 No entitlement to funeral benefits—funeral expenses paid under workers compensation scheme
(1)
This section applies if—
(a)
a person dies as a result of a motor accident; and
(b)
funeral expenses in relation to the person are paid under a workers compensation scheme.
(2)
The person who has paid, or is liable to pay, the funeral expenses is not entitled to funeral benefits in relation to the person’s death.
(3)
If the person who has paid, or is liable to pay, the funeral expenses has been paid funeral benefits under this part, the insurer is entitled to recover from the person the lesser of—
(a)
the amount of the funeral expenses paid under the workers compensation scheme; and
(b)
the amount of the funeral benefits paid under this part.
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