Sec. 17. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), no claims for compensation under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 shall be assignable, and all compensation and claims therefor shall be exempt from all claims of creditors.
(b) Compensation awards under IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6 are subject to child support income withholding under IC 31-16-15 and other remedies available for the enforcement of a child support order. The maximum amount that may be withheld under this subsection is one-half (1/2) of the compensation award.
Formerly: Acts 1929, c.172, s.17. As amended by P.L.144-1986, SEC.26; P.L.95-1988, SEC.2; P.L.1-1997, SEC.106; P.L.213-1999, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 3. Worker's Compensation System
Chapter 2. Worker's Compensation: Application, Rights, and Remedies
22-3-2-2. Mandatory Compliance; Burden of Proof; Exemptions
22-3-2-2.1. Coverage for Rostered Volunteers
22-3-2-2.3. Volunteer Workers; Services; Medical Benefits
22-3-2-2.5. School to Work Student
22-3-2-4. Preexisting Contracts; Continuance; Minors
22-3-2-7. Performance of Statutory Duties; Application of Law
22-3-2-8. Qualifications; Burden of Proof
22-3-2-9. Exempt Employees; Waiver of Exemption; Notice of Acceptance
22-3-2-13. Claims Against Third Persons; Subrogation; Procedures
22-3-2-14. Contractors; Certificate of Coverage; Subrogation
22-3-2-16. Claims for Compensation; Priorities
22-3-2-17. Claims for Compensation; Assignment; Creditor Claims; Child Support Income Withholding
22-3-2-18. Coal Mining; Application of Law
22-3-2-19. Interstate or Foreign Commerce; Exemptions
22-3-2-21. Prior Injuries; Application of Law
22-3-2-22. Notice; Worker's Compensation Coverage; Mobile or Remote Employees