Effective – 28 Aug 1976 383.150. Definitions. — As used in sections 383.150 to 383.195, the following terms shall mean: (1) “Association” means the joint underwriting association established pursuant to the provisions of sections 383.150 to 383.195; (2) “Director” means the director of the department of commerce and insurance; (3) “Health care provider” includes physicians, […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2020, 2 histories 383.155. Association created, when — limits of coverage — plan of operation, when due, contents of, amended, how — immunity from liability, when. — 1. A joint underwriting association may be created upon determination by the director after a public hearing that medical malpractice liability insurance is not […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2020, 2 histories 383.160. Policies, period covered — form of policy to be approved — rates, how regulated — assessments, how made — excess funds, disposition of. — 1. All association policies of insurance shall be written to provide medical malpractice insurance coverage as prescribed by the plan of operation. No […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1976 383.165. Additional first year charge to policyholders. — Each policyholder shall pay to the association in the first policy year, in addition to the premium payment due for insurance through the association, an amount equal to said premium payment. Such charge shall be separately stated in the policy. ——– (L. […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1976 383.170. Persons eligible to apply for coverage — eligibility requirements. — 1. Any health care provider shall be entitled to apply to the association for medical malpractice liability insurance. Such application may be made on behalf of an applicant by a broker or agent authorized by the applicant. 2. If […]
Effective – 28 Aug 2020, 2 histories 383.175. Board of directors, composition — expenses, payment of authorized. — The association shall be governed by a board of eight directors, to be appointed by the director for the terms specified in the plan of operation. The composition of the board of directors shall be established by […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1976 383.180. Annual statement, when due, contents of. — The association shall file in the office of the director annually on or before the first day of April, a statement which shall contain information with respect to its transactions, condition, operations and affairs during the preceding year. Such statement shall contain […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1976 383.185. Annual examination required, cost of, how paid. — The director shall make an examination into the affairs of the association at least annually. The expenses of every such examination shall be borne and paid by the association. ——– (L. 1976 H.B. 1309 § 8)
Effective – 28 Aug 1976 383.190. Appeals and review. — Appeals and judicial review. (1) Any applicant to the association, any person insured pursuant to this article, or their representatives, or any affected* insurer, agent or agency, may appeal to the director within thirty days after any ruling, action or decision by or on behalf […]
Effective – 28 Aug 1976 383.195. Termination of plan, when. — Termination of any plan created pursuant to the authority of sections 383.150 to 383.195 shall be by the director pursuant to a public hearing in which it is determined that medical malpractice liability insurance is reasonably available to health care providers in the voluntary […]
