THE MISSOURI MEDICAL MALPRACTICE JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION offers medical malpractice insurance to eligible Missouri providers and facilities.
A Provider who:
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Is duly licensed or registered as a health care provider under Missouri Law and meets the definition of a Health Care Provider as stated in RSMo 383.150: "physicians, dentists, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, optometrists, podiatrists, registered nurses, physicians' assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, nurse anesthetists, anesthetists, emergency medical technicians, hospitals, nursing homes and extended care facilities; but shall not include any nursing service or nursing facility conducted by and for those who rely upon treatment by spiritual means alone in accordance with the creed or tenets of any well-recognized church or religious denomination";
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Has a professional health care practice which is located in whole or in part within the state of Missouri;
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Is seeking professional liability or related coverages, through the JUA, only for Missouri activities or premises;
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Provides proof of similar coverages for all professional activities rendered and premises situated in other states.
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Pays the premium or portion thereof required under the underwriting manual of the JUA;
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Has no unpaid, uncontested premium due for prior insurance;
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Agrees to participate in any loss control steps or programs required by the JUA; and
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Conforms to any other reasonable underwriting guidelines in the underwriting manual.
The information on this site describes the Missouri Medical Malpractice JUA and is intended to provide a brief overview of the coverage. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the information on this site and the information contained in the underlying plan documents, the plan documents will in all respects control and govern.