Occupational Coverage for Co-op Students

Co-op students who are not paid are not covered by the co-op employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. These students are covered by the school’s workers’ compensation insurance, if it is in place. If your school has opted out of workers’ compensation, your co-op students have no coverage for accidents that occur during their work assignments. CSI has arranged an occupational benefit coverage option that your school can elect if you have opted out of workers’ compensation.

The coverage includes:

The cost for this coverage is $25 per student, which provides coverage for the named student for the academic year. Schools that wish to enrol for this coverage should contact CSI.

Full Issue: No. 332 - May 12, 2010

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