Indiana § 5-10-11-4 - Establishment of program and fund; transfer of fund
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 5-10-11-4 — Establishment of program and fund; transfer of fund, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-10-11-4. Establishment of program and fund; transfer of fund
Sec. 4. (a) The state shall establish and operate a death benefit program for the payment of lump sum death benefits to the survivors of a state employee who dies in the line of duty. The state may provide these benefits by purchasing group life insurance or by establishing a program of self-insurance.
(b) If the state establishes a program of self-insurance, the state shall fund the program by such contributions as considered necessary by the board. The board shall deposit any contributions received to maintain the program in the special death benefit fund established by IC 5-10-9.8-2, and the board shall pay benefits out of the special death benefit fund.
(c) This subsection applies if the state established a fund under this section before July 1, 2017. The special death benefit fund established by IC 5-10-9.8-2 is the successor of the fund established under this section. On July 1, 2017, the board shall transfer money in the fund established under this section to the special death benefit fund established by IC 5-10-9.8-2. As of July 1, 2017, pending claims against the fund under this section become pending claims against the special death benefit fund established by IC 5-10-9.8-2. The board shall maintain the records of the fund established under this section as if the records were created for the purposes of the special death benefit fund established by IC 5-10-9.8-2.
As added by P.L.49-1989, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.25-1994, SEC.2; P.L.40-2017, SEC.4.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 5-10-11-4
What does Indiana Code § 5-10-11-4 cover?
Section 5-10-11-4 ("Establishment of program and fund; transfer of fund") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Indiana § 5-10-11-4?
A common citation format is "Indiana Code § 5-10-11-4" (Indiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Indiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Indiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.
How does Indiana § 5-10-11-4 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Indiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Indiana.