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The Psychiatrists' Program specializes in professional liability insurance coverage for psychiatrists and mental health professionals.

Unlike most professional liability insurance programs, we have only one focus: psychiatry. We tailor our policy and services to meet your needs. Our staff of psychiatric professional liability specialists provides personal service and expertise...you will not have to explain psychiatric terminology to us.


Early Career Psychiatrists

Choosing a malpractice insurance policy is one of the first - and most important - decisions you will face in your career. We understand the needs of early career psychiatrists and provide specialized services that ease the transition from residency to entering a practice. Discounts are as follows:

Up to 60% rate reduction for early career psychiatrists!
 

  • First year of practice: immediately following completion of residency, fellowship or active discharge from military
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    60% discount on occurrence policies ( 50% discount in New York *) 
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    60% discount on claims-made policies in California, Florida and Washington
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    50% discount on claims-made policies in all other states
  • Second year of practice:
    -  40% discount on occurrence policies (discount unavailable in New York for occurrence policies*)
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    40% discount on claims-made policies in California, Florida and Washington
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    25% discount on claims-made policies in all other states (including New York)
     
  • Third year of practice: 
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    35% discount on occurrence policies (discount unavailable in New York for occurrence policies*)
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    35% discount on claims-made policies in California, Florida and Washington
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    25% discount on claims-made policies in all other states (including New York)

(*As per New York State law)

In addition to the early career premium discount, if you are a child and adolescent psychiatrist and meet specific criteria, you are eligible for a 15% rate reduction.*
 
Additionally The Program offers the same discounts to psychiatrists following discharge from active military duty.**

Request a complimentary CD-ROM from The Program! This resource includes risk management articles and insurance information created exclusively for early career psychiatrists. Request CD-ROM.

Choosing Malpractice Insurance
· Before You Sign: Use this checklist to see if you are fully covered.
· Glossary of Insurance Terms
· Features and Benefits of The Psychiatrists' Program
· Top Ten Reasons for ECPs to participate in The Psychiatrists' Program
· Frequently Asked Questions
Tip and Articles
· Want to Go Solo? Advice to Help Cinch Success
· Tips for Practicing in a Managed Care Environment
· Psychiatric Records Practical Pointers
· Request Complimentary Tip Sheets from The Program
*subject to individual account underwriting
**may vary by state