Malpractice Insurance

It is different for each State. The cost is greatest in Los Angeles, and New York City. Lowest in North Dakota.

In Florida, the amount of malpractice insurance a doctor must carry varies by specialty and whether they are practicing in a hospital setting or independently. For example, certain specialties may require higher coverage limits, often around $250,000 per claim and $750,000 annually for general practitioners, while some high-risk specialties may need $1 million per claim and $3 million annually. Additionally, Florida law mandates that physicians must notify patients of their malpractice insurance coverage status. It’s advisable for doctors to consult with their professional liability insurance providers for specific requirements based on their practice.

$1 million/$ 3 million limits are pretty standard.

In order to prove a medical malpractice case, four things must be addresseed and proven. These are duty of care, breach of duty, injury as a result of breach, damages as a result of the injury. The article below goes into more specifics about proving each element. It also must be a certain type of medical professional.

The 1099 only represents that the Attorney is working on a contract basis (self Employed) rather than as an employee.

If the attorney is in fact a self employed independent contractor then this likely means that no coverage is afforded by the employer. If this is the case, then it would be a good idea for the Attorney to get some Malpractice or Professional Liability Insurance so there will be coverage in the event of a malpractice suit. Otherwise the attorney will be out of pocket for any related expenses in the event of a claim.

The 1099 itself has no bearing on the attorneys need for Malpractice or professional liability coverage. It only indicates that he or she is a sel employed independent contractor.

The one that gives the best quality product at the best price.

Quality is a function of policy service, claims service and, I believe, risk management analysis and education.

Before shopping, understand the difference between claims made and occurrence policies. Claims made will be cheaper in your first year, but you need to understand tail coverage. The costs are about equivalent in the long run when you consider the tail coverage.

There are very few carriers out there. Talk to your state professional association about what carriers operate in your state. They may also have a group discount for members, as may some of the national NP associations.

In some setting, you can be added onto the group's policy as a named insured, but you may choose to carry your own.

For a more personal answer, I've had NSO and now I have CMF.

It is not "required", however, one will be personally liable without an insurer/insurance company covering the costs associated with losses and malpractice actions. The State Bar of Michigan asks each lawyer whether or not s/he has malpractice insurance annually at the time of renewing membership. Michigan has a mandatory bar association. I believe there is a state fund available for malpractice issues. Hope this helps, MI Attorney

The state of Hawaii has typically lower medical malpractice insurance rates then a lot of other states.

In 2000, a physician who had a med-mal insurance policy with the Medical Insurance Exchange of California (MIEC) in Hawaii paid the following for these specialties:

Internal Medicine: $6,816

General Surgery: $24,528

OB/GYN: $40,880

In 2008, the same insurance company MIEC was charging physicians within those specialties the following:

Internal Medicine: $10,284

General Surgery: $37,012

OB/GYN: $61,684

The above rates are mature, claim's made rates. A doctor just starting out, or who has maybe taken risk management courses to help lower the risk of liability may pay a lower premium. Likewise, a doctor who has a claims history, if insurable at all, will likely be changed higher rates.

A good place to get dental insurance or medical insurance would be M-I-C which stands for Medical Insurance Consultants. They offer a range of services from Choices Locum and Practice Expenses Insurance, Choices Surgery Insurance, Staff Sickness Scheme and a lot more.

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$1500-2000

$5000 a year but most employers pay for that.

In order to provide themselves with additional (supplemental) coverage in case the employers insurance policy is insufficient.

When the assistant wants an additional layer of coverage beyond the limits provided by the employers policy.

Anesthesiologists

Yes, If you have purchased Malpractice Insurance and you did not lie or misrepresent your qualifications, then your Insurance would cover just as with any other Medical professional.

Your immigration status would have no bearing on your properly acquired and executed insurance coverage.

If your an EMS Worker, Your most likely already covered under your employers policy. So I would check with them first.

Otherwise I'd say start in the 3 to 10 million dollar range might be a good idea on a professional malpractice policy. It really just depends on your exposure though.