Rule 511-7-1-.11 - Sovereign Immunity(1) To the extent that a Health Care Provider has provided Health Care within the scope of services identified in the Contract between the Health Care Provider and the Department allowing the Health Care Provider to participate in the Program, the Health Care Provider shall be considered a state officer or employee, and therefore immune from liability and suit pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-21-.25.(2) To the extent that a Volunteer has assisted a Health Care Provider, acting within the scope of services identified in the Contract between the Volunteer and the Department allowing the Volunteer to participate in the Program, the Volunteer shall be considered a state officer or employee and therefore shall be immune from liability and suit pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 50-21-25.(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Rule, Health Care Providers and Volunteers shall not be subject to any provisions of Georgia law with respect to state employment, collective bargaining, hours of work, rates of compensation, unemployment compensation, leave time, or employee benefits.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-7-1-.11
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 31-8-200. 50-21-22, 50-21-25.
Original Rule entitled "Sovereign Immunity" adopted. F. Sep. 20, 2013; eff. Oct. 10, 2013.