Are there any documents student interns should complete to obtain Workers Compensation and General Liability insurance coverage?
Students do not have to complete any insurance documents to participate in an internship program. However, the University does not indemnify the internship site if the student’s actions cause a loss at the site. Since the status of recognized student in internship programs is dictated by the contractual agreement with the internship site, Workers’ Compensation insurance may or may not be provided by the internship site. However, the CSU’s “Systemwide Students Professional Liability Insurance Program” (SPLIP) currently provides liability coverage for students enrolled in Nursing, Allied Health or Educational curricula to meet the host institutions insurance requirements. Likewise, the CSU’s “Student Academic Field Experience for Credit Liability Insurance Program” (SAFECLIP) covers students performing community service or volunteer work for academic credit. Students in “Work Study” programs are covered for Workers’ Compensation through the organization they work for. The Students Profes
