5 CFR § 841.705Chapter I
Increases on basic employee death benefits
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(a) COLA's on the basic employee death benefit increase the $15,000 component by the percentage change.
(b) Recipients of the basic employee death benefit are entitled to COLA's if the employee or Member died on or after the effective date.
eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026
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