What is the definition of an eligible survivor under Part E?
A – The EEOICPA is very specific in its definition of a qualifying survivor. The statute defines a survivor under Part E as either a spouse who had been married to the employee for at least one year immediately prior to his or her death or, if there is no such qualified spouse, a child who, at the time of the employee’s death, was under the age of 18, under the age of 23 and continuously enrolled as a full-time student, or any age, if incapable of self support. Adopted, recognized natural children and step-children (who lived with the employee in a regular parent-child relationship) may also be eligible if they meet the above criteria.
