The department shall be responsible for and shall pay such amounts as determined by the Department of Administrative Services for insurance premiums for liability coverage for the cost of claims and defense against litigation arising out of health care services delivered pursuant to this article. The department shall be responsible for submitting to the Department of Administrative Services all underwriting information requested by and all insurance premiums assessed by the Department of Administrative Services. The department shall annually report to the Department of Administrative Services the number and type of providers who have entered into a contract pursuant to this article.
History. Code 1981, § 31-8-199 , enacted by Ga. L. 2005, p. 1493, § 1/HB 166.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 8 - Care and Protection of Indigent and Elderly Patients
Article 8 - “Health Share” Volunteers in Medicine
§ 31-8-191. Legislative Findings and Intent
§ 31-8-193. Establishment of Program; Contracts With Health Care Providers
§ 31-8-194. Notice to Patients Required
§ 31-8-195. Volunteers to Provide Services
§ 31-8-195.1. Sovereign Immunity Protection for Health Care Professionals in Safety Net Clinics
§ 31-8-196. Exemption From Employment Regulations
§ 31-8-197. Annual Report of Claims Statistics
§ 31-8-199. Department’s Responsibilities Regarding Liability Insurance
§ 31-8-200. Adoption of Rules and Regulations
§ 31-8-201. Applicability; Preservation of the State’s Rights Under the Tort Claims Act