In general, families can receive death benefits for up to 25 years or until
they have been paid $500,000 in benefits, whichever comes first.
If the surviving spouse remarries but still has minor children (under 18),
the death benefits will continue. However, if the spouse remarries but
has no minor children they will only receive 2 years worth of death benefits.
Surviving children with mental or physical disabilities will continue to
receive benefits for as long as their condition exists.