Is there a recommended minimum malpractice insurance coverage amount for lactation consultants?
The typical malpractice insurance requirement for individuals in a U.S. or Canadian hospital or outpatient facility is $1 million and an additional $3 million of personal malpractice liability insurance. The best place to check on malpractice coverage is with the insurance companies in the category of “personal liability insurance.” You may want to use an internet search engine and search for “Professional Malpractice Insurance” to find these companies. Most hospitals and/or facilities that accommodate students will require the student to obtain individual malpractice insurance. The IBCLC may be under the category of allied health professional. See http://www.uslcaonline.org/clinicalprac.html.
