Arkansas Code Title 21, Chapter 5, Subchapter 7 - Death Benefits

• § 21-5-701 - Definitions.
  As used in this subchapter: (1) "Child" or "children" means any natural child, adopted child, or stepchild who is eligible under § 21-5-707; (2)...
• § 21-5-702 - Jurisdiction of Arkansas State Claims Commission.
  (a) The Arkansas State Claims Commission is vested with exclusive jurisdiction of, or authority with respect to, all claims filed against the state under...
• § 21-5-703 - Procedures for Filing Claims.
  (a) All claimants shall be subject to the same rules and regulations as are provided by the law governing procedure before the Arkansas State...
• § 21-5-704 - Payment of Claim to Covered Public Employees, Their Designated Beneficiaries, or Their Survivors -- Funds.
  (a) (1) (A) The state shall pay to the designated beneficiary or, if there is no designated beneficiary, then to the surviving spouse or...
• § 21-5-705 - Payment of Claim to Designated Beneficiaries or Survivors of Certain Specified Public Employees Killed in the Line of Duty -- Funds.
  (a) The state shall pay the additional sum of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) to the designated beneficiary, surviving spouse, or surviving children...
• § 21-5-706 - Funds for Payment of Claims Generally.
  (a) All claims allowed under the provisions of this subchapter shall be paid upon award thereof by the Arkansas State Claims Commission from funds...
• § 21-5-707 - Children.
  (a) Unless designated as the beneficiary of a covered public employee under § 21-5-708, in order for a natural child to be eligible to...
• § 21-5-708 - Designated Beneficiary.
  (a) (1) A covered public employee may designate a beneficiary on a form provided by his or her employer. (2) The form to designate...

Last modified: November 15, 2016