How does the ROCS work?
Medical indemnity insurers are required to grant indemnity to doctors who are eligible for ROCS, based on their last contract of insurance. Insurers issue notices of indemnity to eligible doctors and manage any claims that emerge under those contracts. The Government will pay the costs of valid claims (including costs of managing claims) made against doctors who are eligible for ROCS. The ongoing cost of ROCS will be met over time by a ROCS contribution paid by insurers.
Medical indemnity insurers are required to grant indemnity to doctors who are eligible for ROCS, based on their last contract of insurance. Insurers issue notices of indemnity to eligible doctors and manage any claims that emerge under those contracts. The Government will pay the costs of valid claims (including costs of managing claims) made against doctors who are eligible for ROCS. The ongoing cost of ROCS will be met over time by a ROCS support payment paid by insurers.
