Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 292 - GEORGIA STATE IDEMNIFICATION COMMISSION
Chapter 292-2 - PAYMENT OF BENEFICIARIES
Rule 292-2-.02 - Form of Benefits Payments

(a) In the case of permanent disability, the emergency medical technician, firefighter, law enforcement officer, prison guard, or emergency management rescue specialist eligible for indemnification pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-9-80et seq. may elect payment of $75,000.00 in equal installments over a period of five years or a payment in lump sum which shall consist of $75,000.00 reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum.

(b) In the case of death, payment shall be made to the estate of the emergency medical technician, firefighter, law enforcement officer, prison guard, or emergency management rescue specialist eligible for indemnification pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-9-80et seq. as follows: the executor or administrator may elect payment of $75,000.00 in equal installments over a period of five years or a payment in lump sum which shall consist of $75,000.00 reduced to its present value upon the basis of interest calculated at the rate of 6 percent per annum.

(c) In the case of supplemental temporary disability compensation payable to a law enforcement officer or firefighter pursuant to O.C.G.A. 45-9-101et seq., payment shall be made in monthly payments to the law enforcement officer or firefighter so that after accounting for payment of other benefits as set forth in O.C.G.A. 45-9-103(c), the law enforcement officer or firefighter receives an amount that equals his or her monthly gross salary (minus deductions for state income tax, withholding and FICA tax withholding) which was in effect prior to the date the law enforcement officer or firefighter was injured in the line of duty.