The Workers' Compensation Act shall not apply to any person who is providing services in a medical care or social services program, or who is a participant in a work or training program, administered by the Department of Human Services, unless the Department is required by federal law or regulations to provide workers' compensation for such person. This section shall not be construed to include nursing homes.

Added by Laws 1980, HB 1631, c. 327, § 8, emerg. eff. June 25, 1980.