All community work and training programs, before an applicant or recipient of public assistance shall be assigned, shall have met the approval of the Department of Public Welfare;¹ provided, that the state, or federal government, county, city or municipal corporation utilizing assistance applicants or recipients for work and labor shall insure that such employment is covered by workers' compensation, or a similar plan approved by the Department of Public Welfare, and all fees and charges for such coverage shall be paid by such state, or federal government, county, city or municipal corporation except that portion which is paid for medical aid and is properly chargeable to such applicant or recipient of assistance.