Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Florida Principle and Practice Licensure Practice Exam

Any agreement by an employee to contribute to a medical services benefit fund required by Workers' Compensation is regarded as?

1. Invalid

2. Not in violation of Workers' Compensation

3. A misdemeanor

4. Valid if registered with the department of insurance

The correct answer is: Invalid

In the context of Workers' Compensation laws, any agreement by an employee to contribute to a medical services benefit fund is regarded as invalid. This is based on the principle that benefits provided under workers' compensation are not contingent upon any contributions from employees. The purpose of the Workers' Compensation system is to ensure that employees receive necessary medical and wage loss benefits without needing to contribute financially to those benefits. Essentially, the responsibility for funding medical services under this system lies with the employer or the workers' compensation insurance provider, not the employee. This is to ensure that employees are protected and do not face additional burdens relating to their workplace injuries or occupational illnesses. The other options may suggest valid scenarios under different circumstances, but they do not align with the established framework and obligations of the Workers' Compensation system. The laws explicitly state that contributions from employees to medical services benefits are not a requirement, thus reinforcing that any such agreement would be invalid.