Who can receive benefits if an inmate has no dependents under California Workers Compensation?

In California Workers' Compensation, if an inmate who is injured on the job has no dependents, the Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF) may provide benefits under certain circumstances. The UEF is primarily established to provide compensation in cases where an injured worker's employer is uninsured or unable to pay for the workers' compensation benefits.

In situations involving inmates, benefits may be limited as they may not have traditional dependents. Therefore, when addressing the specific context of inmates without dependents, the UEF serves as a potential source of benefits, ensuring that individuals still receive assistance despite their unique circumstances. This highlights the Fund's role in offering support to workers — including those within the correctional system — who may not otherwise receive benefits due to their specific status or lack of dependents.

The other choices don't align with the specific provisions applicable to inmates without dependents. Employers would not directly receive benefits; victims of workplace accidents pertain to individuals outside the inmates' context; and the state does not receive benefits in this scenario as it does not act as a direct beneficiary in workers' compensation claims.