Tail Insurance Coverage for Physicians, Doctors, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners
If you are a medical professional with a medical malpractice policy, then you have likely heard the importance of also obtaining tail coverage, or a tail insurance policy.
If you retire from practice, take a sabbatical, or if your medical malpractice policy cancels or expires for any other reason whatsoever, it behooves you to consider purchasing tail insurance.
As “the healthcare industry’s insurance broker” since 1994, HCP National will help you find the right tail coverage for your situation at the lowest possible price. Request a quote now!
Why Do Practitioners Need Tail Insurance?
Tail protects a physician or extender against claims that are reported after the termination (expiration or cancellation) of a claims-made medical malpractice policy, for services that were performed while the policy was in effect.
If a physician (or healthcare clinic or organization) has to report a claim after their claims-made policy has lapsed or canceled, and if the policy did not include tail coverage, then there is no coverage for the claim.
In other words, any physician who terminates their claims-made policy, and does not continue the coverage, needs a tail policy. Purchasing tail coverage ensures that their retroactive date is maintained.
Some physicians believe that if all of their assets are safe or in their spouse’s name, then they do not need tail coverage. However, if the claimant prevails, they can attack your income.
In addition, if a physician loses a medical malpractice case because you cannot pay for a defense (as you have no tail), you will be likely to face the Medical Board with no defense.
HCP National is here to assist medical practitioners, clinics, and healthcare providers obtain affordable, comprehensive tail medical malpractice insurance. Request a quote now!
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Tail Insurance Coverage: FAQs
Below, you will find answers to all of your common tail insurance questions, from what tail insurance is, to how much you can expect your premium to cost.
Tail coverage can last forever, including after death, if a claim is made against the provider’s estate.
Some insurers only offer 1- to 5-year tail policies, which can be problematic.
Buying a stand-alone tail insurance policy may be wise. The reason is, if you have a claim to report after canceling a claims-made policy, and tail coverage was not included, then you do not have any coverage.
Some think that if all their assets are safe or in their spouse’s name, then they do not need tail. But if the claimant prevails, they can attack your income.
Also, if you lose a medical malpractice case because you cannot pay for a defense (as you have no tail coverage), you will be likely to face the Medical Board with no defense.
Purchasing a stand-alone tail policy will mean that you are covered after your medical malpractice insurance policy cancels.
It is always a good idea to shop and compare the offer from your current insurer. A stand-alone tail insurer can charge 20 to 30% less.
The cost of coverage depends on the period of the coverage; however, 200% of your current premium is a good ball park estimate. Costs are often spelled out within medical malpractice policies.
Normally, there are no financing or payment plans available, so the entire tail premium must be paid upfront.
However, there is one standalone insurer available that can provide no-charge financing, so the provider is not faced with a huge cash payment upfront, which is the norm. We can provide financing.
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