A volunteer accident policy covers your volunteers for accidental medical expense. Most policies have a $250,000-$500,000 limit per person with a small deductible, typically around $250.
Wait, what's that deductible all about?
The deductible is the insurance company's way to prevent small claims. In a claim, you pay the first $250 and the insurance company will cover the rest. That's to keep you from filing a claim for the $30 of Advil and IcyHot you bought the last time you spent too long working with your belt sander.
Most volunteer accident policies are reimbursement-based. You will pay the expenses out of pocket, and the insurance company will reimburse the total amount minus the deductible. So don't forget to keep copies of all of your bills and receipts!
Workers' compensation = medical reimbursement for someone injured while working for you and getting paid.
Volunteer accident = medical reimbursement for someone injured while working for you and NOT getting paid.
I don't just have volunteers; I have people to whom I pay money. What now? Workers' Compensation
But what about the materials and artwork that I have in my studio? You need property coverage. Property Coverage
