The claimants were the mother and father of a child who died in a motor vehicle accident. They sought, and were paid, death and funeral benefits by the insurer. They disputed entitlement to interest and a special award. Vice Chair Farlam concluded that the claimants were not entitled to interest. The insurer requested a completed OCF-4, copies of the birth and death certificate, and documentation related to dependency. The OCF-4 was returned without supporting documentation. The supporting documentation was provided four months later, and the insurer paid the benefits within the next week. Vice Chair Farlam held that the benefits were not payable until the supporting documentation had been provided, and was therefore not overdue. The special award claim was also dismissed.
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