MI HB5179

Expands conclusive presumption of whole dependency from deceased employees to include all children under 18 (increased from 16), and children 18 or older who are physically or mentally incapacitated from earning

Establishes that a surviving spouse living with the deceased employee at time of death is conclusively presumed wholly dependent for 208 weeks, with dependency thereafter determined based on facts at time of injury

Increases the maximum funeral and burial expense reimbursement from $6,000 to $12,000

Changes the formula for calculating partial dependency benefits to compare the employee's income to the combined income of the employee and partially dependent individual, rather than basing it on the amount the employee contributed to the dependent

Sets the minimum weekly death benefit at 50% of the state average weekly wage for wholly dependent individuals, with no minimum for partially dependent individuals