Who is Covered?
Act 534 benefits, a.k.a. “Act 534/632,” applies to an employee of a state penal or correctional institution under the Bureau of Corrections of the Department of Justice and any employee of a state mental hospital or Youth Development Center under the Department of Public Welfare who is injured by the act of an inmate or person who has been committed to the institution, or an employee of the Department of Public Welfare who volunteers for the firefighting force and is injured while carrying out firefighting duties, etc.
The actual jobs and roles listed in the Act cover at least 23 bullet points, many of which include at least two specific job titles. Ultimately, many law enforcement, public safety, security, and administrative officers are included in this Act, so check the text of the law to see if your specific job is covered. Additionally, our Pennsylvania Heart and Lung work injury lawyers can review your case and determine whether your job is covered.
