### Question
What does death benefit mean?


### Answer
**Death benefit** has the following meaning in *26 U.S.C. § 7702*:

> the amount payable by reason of the death of the insured (determined without regard to any qualified additional benefits)

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 7702*
  - Heading: **Subtitle F-Procedure and Administration > CHAPTER 79-DEFINITIONS**

