SCS SB 974 -- STATE LEGAL EXPENSE FUND

Under current law, a health care provider who donates services at
a free health clinic is covered by the State Legal Expense Fund
in the event of a malpractice claim.  This bill clarifies that
the health care provider's own malpractice insurance is not to
pay any portion of a judgment or claim for which the fund is
liable.  The bill also clarifies that the malpractice insurance
coverage by the state includes health care providers conducting
free health screenings, in addition to providing treatment.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:16 am