Bill > SB579

This bill modifies regulations for nursing homes and certified nursing facilities in Virginia, specifically focusing on professional liability insurance requirements. The bill mandates that these facilities maintain liability insurance coverage of at least $1 million and, importantly, now requires "noneroding" professional liability coverage per occurrence. A noneroding policy means that the insurance coverage limits are not reduced by legal costs or expenses, ensuring that the full policy amount remains available to compensate patients for injuries or losses resulting from negligent or criminal acts by the facility. The bill specifies that failure to maintain this minimum insurance will result in the revocation of the facility's license. This change aims to provide stronger financial protection for patients by ensuring that the full insurance coverage remains intact even if legal expenses are incurred during a claim.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?251+sum+SB579