Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 53B-16-403 - Interns - Workers' compensation medical benefits - Risk management(1) An intern participating in an internship under Section 53B-16-402 is considered to be a volunteer worker of the sponsoring institution of higher education solely for purposes of: (a) receiving workers' compensation medical benefits; and(b) coverage by the Risk Management Fund created in Section 63A-4-201.(2) Receipt of medical benefits under Subsection (1) shall be the exclusive remedy against the institution and the cooperating employer for all injuries and occupational diseases as provided under Title 34A, Chapter 2, Workers' Compensation Act, and Chapter 3, Utah Occupational Disease Act.Amended by Chapter 350, 2023 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 10, 1997 General Session.