Malpractice-Liability Insurance

[Dolores Jimerson]

Does anyone know where to go for malpractice insurance if one is not an acupuncturist nor working for an agency. In the past I was employed where our Federal TORT covered my trainings. Now I’m receiving requests for training, yet need malpractice coverage. I’m also a licensed clinical social worker not currently practicing but I do clinical consultations. LCSW in both WY and OR, serve mainly tribal communities.
Thank you,
Dolores

[Victoria Taylor]

You can purchase ADS insurance from the American Acupuncture Council: acupuncturecouncil.com

[Joyce Moore]

Are their alternative options? I am having difficulty finding an MD as the ones in my clinic are not necessarily on board or want to be liable for supervising. Perhaps I haven’t made a strong enough argument but I am finding this difficult and my Licensed Professional Counselor liability coverage does not cover acupuncture.

[Norma Keech]

Or if you’re a CAADC, you can add that to your HPSO Policy, and ADS, is covered under SUD Services, for about 40$ extra a year. Where are you cheaper than American

[Joyce Moore]

I don’t have an answer but would like to know how you eventually resolve this as I would like to continue providing Acudetox for people after I retire from my current agency.

[Officerantal]

I am looking for an answer as well. I can not find an MD or acupuncturist that is wiling to sign as supervisor as they do not know much about this protocol

[Carolyn Saco]

hello,
I wanted to know if you charge for your services? and how much? Thank you

[Joyce Moore]

I do not charge

[Carol Kessler]

Alternative Balance covers acupuncture services. They are much less expensive and covers a lot of alternative therapies.

[Angela Easterling]

Hi Delores!
It looks like you have received some good suggestions here. I use American Acupuncture Council. I like them because I can add agencies to my policy for only $10.00 (as many as I want).

In Service,
Angela

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