Sec. 2.1. (a) As used in this section, "rostered volunteer" means a volunteer:
(1) whose name has been entered on a roster of volunteers for a volunteer program operated by a unit; and
(2) who has been approved by the proper authorities of the unit.
The term does not include a volunteer firefighter (as defined in IC 36-8-12-2) or an inmate assigned to a correctional facility operated by the state or a unit.
(b) As used in this section, "unit" means a county, a municipality, or a township.
(c) A rostered volunteer may be covered by the medical treatment provisions of the worker's compensation law (IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-6) and the worker's occupational disease law (IC 22-3-7). If compensability of an injury is an issue, the administrative procedures of IC 22-3-2 through IC 22-3-7 apply as appropriate.
(d) All expenses incurred for premiums of the insurance allowed or other charges or expenses under this section shall be paid out of the unit's general fund in the same manner as other expenses of the unit are paid.
As added by P.L.51-1993, SEC.2.
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