occult blood. blood that is not obvious on examination and is from a nonspecific source, with obscure signs and symptoms. It may be detected by means of a chemical test or by microscopic or spectroscopic examination. Occult blood is often present in the stools of patients with GI lesions.
Most commonly, death benefits are two-thirds of the deceased employeeâs average weekly wage. The Florida Workersâ Compensation law provides eligibility for up to $150,000.00 in death benefits if a worker dies from his or her work-related condition within five years of the date of the accident. Family members that can be eligible for death benefits include the spouse, child parent, sibling or grandchild.
Lump Sum Death Payment. The SSA offers a lump sum death payment of $255. This is available for the spouse of the deceased worker who lived in the same household as the worker at the time of their death. To receive the lump sum death payment, the eligible spouse or child must apply for the benefit within two years of the workerâs death.