Public Sector Professional Indemnity: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn about the legal protection and professional liability coverage available to public healthcare employees under this scheme.
This scheme provides legal protection and coverage for professional liability claims for those working within the public healthcare sector.
Who it's for
This scheme is specifically for public healthcare employees. If your role is within the public healthcare workforce, you fall under the scope of this professional indemnity.
What you get
You receive legal protection and coverage for professional liability claims. This coverage is designed to provide a safety net for professionals who may face legal action or claims regarding their professional conduct or decisions while performing their official duties.
What it costs you
There is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You receive automatic coverage as a public servant, meaning the protection is built into your status as an employee within the public sector.
The catch to know
The most important thing to remember is the scope of the coverage. This scheme only covers you for work performed as part of your official duties. It does not provide any protection for private practice work or any other professional activities you may conduct outside of your official role.
How to apply
- Verify that you are currently employed as a public healthcare employee.
- Confirm that the professional activity in question was performed as part of your official duties.
- Contact your employer or the relevant administrative department to seek assistance with professional indemnity matters.