Administrative Code Provisions | WCHR ยง 23-605-13 | 2018
Dependents of deceased victims may be eligible for compensation. Factors to determine dependency may include whether the:
(1) The dependent was receiving financial support from the victim at the time of victim's death;
(2) Dependent was receiving financial support due to fulltime attendance in school or because of a physical or psychological disability. Proof of guardianship is required for the dependent that is physically or psychologically impaired;
(3) Deceased victim was paying court-ordered child support or alimony; or
(4) Deceased victim was employed in an occupation and paid appropriate Federal and State taxes on this income.