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Statewide, South Carolina · First responder family death benefit
Nov 3, 2026 – Nov 3, 2027
Ongoing statutory benefit; claim eligibility and documentation must be confirmed
South Carolina law provides a one-time state benefit to the designated beneficiary when an eligible first responder dies from a qualifying duty-related injury. The statutory benefit is $75,000, with an increased $150,000 benefit for qualifying circumstances specified in state law. Eligible roles include law enforcement, EMTs, corrections officers, firefighters and other listed public-safety roles. Families should contact the State Accident Fund to confirm claim procedures and documentation
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Nov 1, 2026 · Recently updated
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Organization: South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 42, Chapter 7; State Accident Fund
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