HB600 Summary

• Commissioner of Insurance shall set maximum annual payroll per fire fighter or rescue squad member at $300 per year for purposes of calculating workers' compensation insurance rates.

• Provides voluntary workers' compensation coverage for certified volunteer fire departments and legally organized rescue squads meeting Alabama Association of Rescue Squads standards.

• Wages for computing average weekly wage for injured volunteer fire fighters or rescue squad members shall equal 66 2/3 percent of regular employment wages or 66 2/3 percent of minimum wage, whichever is greater.

• Volunteer fire departments and rescue squads may voluntarily purchase workers' compensation medical or disability insurance but are not required to do so.

• Act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.