Medical Professional Liability Verification
Risk Management
The Risk Management team talks to health care providers, gathers information and
submits medical malpractice claims to the WV Board of Risk and Insurance Management
and AIG Claims Services. The staff monitors the costs associated with each medical
malpractice claim, verifies accounting of the escrow account for the deductible
amounts and reports on claims and costs on a regular basis. They also maintain
a database of claims and suits, named defendants and case status to be able to
answer insurance inquiries for WVU health care providers. The Team also deals with subpoenas and outside attorney requests of our providers and will gather information and
help coordinate requests for testimony and depositions. The staff also provides risk management and other educational presentations at the HSC.
Provider Verification of Insurance Request
All West Virginia University students, medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty providers are provided Professional Liability Insurance coverage through the West Virginia Board of Risk Management (BRIM) Policy Number 0176 for the duration of their time at West Virginia University.
All requests for Professional Liability Certificates (COI’s) and claim histories pertaining to any of our West Virginia University medical student, resident, fellow, staff, or faculty provider should be sent to verification@hsc.wvu.edu and include a signed authorization from the provider releasing this information. If you are looking for our General Liability COLI (which includes the Medical Professional Liability) you can find the current FY COLI posted on our website at https://riskmanagement.wvu.edu/insurance-manual/general-liability-insurance-coverage.
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Please review these instructions: Medical Professional Liability Insurance Verifications and Claims History Request Instructions [pdf]
- Email requests to: verification@hsc.wvu.edu
WV Practitioner Attestation Authorization and Release of Information
All physicians employed by the State of West Virginia are provided professional liability coverage by the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management. This is a self-funded governmental agency that provides occurrence-based coverage. From July 1, 1985, to June 30, 2015, the limit per occurrence was $1 million; as of July 1, 2015, the limit per occurrence is $1.5 million and all costs of defense are outside the coverage limits. The dates of coverage for each physician coincide with their dates of employment with the State. The coverage applies to all acts within the scope of their faculty duties and responsibilities, residency or fellowship training program(s), and medical school education.
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Authorization form to be completed: WV Practitioner Attestation Authorization and Release of Information Form
[pdf]
- Email completed form and your request to: verification@hsc.wvu.edu Please allow seven (7) to ten (10) business days for processing of your request.