1. (a) This section applies only to a prisoner who is a covered employee under § 9-221 of this title.
2. (b) A prisoner who is permanently partially disabled or temporarily totally disabled shall file a claim with the Commission in accordance with this subtitle.

3. (c)

   1. (1) After a prisoner has filed a claim, the Commission shall decide any issue of coverage or compensability.

   2. (2) Until the prisoner is discharged by pardon, parole, or expiration of sentence, the Commission may not:

      1. (i) hold a hearing on or determine a permanent partial disability or permanent total disability of the prisoner; or
      2. (ii) make an award to the prisoner.

4. (d)

   1. (1) When the prisoner is discharged from a correctional institution, the institution promptly shall notify the Commission of the discharge.
   2. (2) Promptly after receiving notice under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Commission shall schedule a hearing to determine the extent of any permanent partial or permanent total disability of the prisoner as of the date of discharge.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

Formerly Art. 101, § 35.