(1) There is created the "Continuation of Insurance Benefits Program" to provide a continuation of insurance to the surviving spouse and family of any state employee whose death occurs in the line of duty.
(2) The insurance coverage shall be the same coverage as provided under Section 49-20-406.
(3) The program provides that unused accumulated sick leave of a deceased employee may be used for additional medical coverage in the same manner as provided under Section 67-19-14.2 or 67-19-14.4 as applicable.