ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (continued) ADDITIONAL BENEFIT: SPOUSE OR STATE-REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNER EDUCATION If You die as a result of an accidental injury, We will pay this additional Spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner Education benefit if: 1. We pay a benefit for loss of life under the ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE section; 2. this benefit is in effect on the date of the injury; and 3. We receive Proof that:  on the date of Your death, Your Spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner was enrolled as a full- time student in an accredited school; or  within 12 months after the date of Your death, Your Spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner enrolls as a full-time student in an accredited school. BENEFIT AMOUNT We will pay an amount equal to the tuition charges incurred for a period of up to 1 academic year, not to exceed:  an academic year maximum of $5,000; and  an overall maximum of 5% of the Full Amount shown in the SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS. We may require Proof of the Spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner’s continued enrollment as a full- time student during the period for which a benefit is claimed. BENEFIT PAYMENT We will pay this benefit semi-annually when We receive Proof that tuition charges have been paid. Payment will be made to the Spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner. If this benefit is in effect on the date You die and there is no Spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner who could qualify for it, We will pay $1,000 to Your Beneficiary in one sum. GCERT2024-WSHCA-WA-LIFE-EMPLOYEE1 79