death benefit
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Another common practice is using the dividend toward “paid-up” additions, which is additional coverage that increases the total death benefit and can compound to earn even more dividends in the future.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
They can elect to continue the income over a spouse’s lifetime and add a death benefit for other heirs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
You’re basically paying the cost of a typical household utility bill for a tax-free $1.5 million death benefit.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025
The railroad company he worked for gave Gianetsas, who could barely speak English at the time, a death benefit worth $1,500.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024
The maximum death benefit is two hundred dollars, while the maximum disability benefit is four hundred dollars.
From Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions by Kennedy, James B.
