Sec. 2.3. (a) As used in this section, "volunteer worker" means a person who:
(1) performs services:
(A) for a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184); and
(B) for which the person does not receive compensation of any nature; and
(2) has been approved and accepted as a volunteer worker by the director of:
(A) the division of disability and rehabilitative services; or
(B) the division of mental health and addiction.
(b) Services of any nature performed by a volunteer worker for a state institution (as defined in IC 12-7-2-184) are governmental services. A volunteer worker is subject to the medical benefits described under this chapter through IC 22-3-6. However, a volunteer worker is not under this chapter through IC 22-3-6.
[Pre-1992 Title 12 Revision Citations: 16-14-7-1; 16-14-7-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.739. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.257; P.L.5-1993, SEC.270; P.L.24-1997, SEC.62; P.L.215-2001, SEC.98; P.L.141-2006, SEC.104.
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