On-Demand Webinar: Your Malpractice and Group Health Care Coverage Questions, Answered!

Sep 17, 2020
VDSC endorsed partner RK Tongue provides insight on common malpractice and group insurance coverage questions in light of COVID-19.

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Questions covered in this video:

0:00:44  - Will business interruption insurance pay for my loss while my office is closed either due to a voluntary closure or mandate?
 
0:03:28 - Will malpractice insurance provide for defense and indemnity expenses if a patient alleges exposure and infection due to dental services?
 
00:05:35 - Does the declaration of a national or state emergency, mandatory business closure, or stay-at-home order change how my malpractice insurance responds?
 
00:05:35 - Are malpractice insurers providing COVID-19 risk management and standard of care guidance?
 
00:11:57 – Will health insurance cover expenses related to COVID-19 testing or treatment?
 
00:14:25 - If an employer furloughs or reduces hours for some or all employees in response to the COVID-19 National Emergency, can the company continue to cover those employees on their fully insured group health insurance plan? How would COBRA factor in?
 
00:19:47 - Are medical carriers considering off-renewal changes for small businesses that may be financially impacted? Can employers use credit cards to pay premiums for fully insured group health plans?
 
00:22:55 – What should members know about workers compensation and disability policies during this time?
 
00:29:58 - I heard that “pandemic insurance is available” can I get it?