General Liability Insurance

General Liability Insurance

General liability insurance protects your organization from non-clinical risks and is a standard requirement for group credentialing.

What this is

General liability insurance covers injuries to patients, visitors, or others on your premises (such as slip-and-fall incidents), property damage, and related legal costs.

Why we need it

Most payers, hospitals, and states require general liability insurance to:

• Protect your organization from everyday business risks

• Ensure your practice meets basic business insurance standards

• Reduce risk for all parties involved

What to collect

Submit the following:

• Certificate of Insurance (COI)

• Policy number

• Coverage limits

• Expiration date

Common issues

• Submitting an expired or incomplete COI

• Coverage limits below payer or state minimums

• The name on your insurance certificate must match your legal business name and Tax ID

Don’t have general liability insurance?

Contact your insurance broker or carrier to obtain coverage and request a current COI before submitting credentialing paperwork.