How does a new health care provider enroll in the PCF?
A health care provider who has an underlying insurance policy must provide proof of financial responsibility in the form of a Certificate of Insurance from the insurer evidencing, at a minimum, coverage limits of $100,000/$300,000. The health care provider must then pay the appropriate surcharge based on specialty/class as found in the PCF rate manual. If a provider wishes to be self-insured, a completed self-insured application, approved form of security in the amount of $125,000.00 (Letter of Credit, Certificate of Deposit, Bond, etc.), and pledge agreement is needed. If a new enrollee with underlying insurance coverage, either the insurance company/agent or the PCF must have the Certificate of Insurance and PCF surcharge payment on or before the effective date of coverage. A new self-insured enrollee, the completed application and security must be in our office on or before the effective date of coverage. All necessary forms and rates can be found on the web site. If the insurer has
