Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 16.31 - Notification(a)Applicants for original licensure. A physician who has successfully met the qualifications for licensure will be notified by letter that he may enter upon the practice of medicine in this Commonwealth only after complying with section 711 of the MCARE Act (40 P. S. § 1303.711) by making prompt application for medical liability insurance.(b)Licensees applying for biennial renewal. A licensee applying for biennial renewal will be notified with the renewal application that if he practices in this Commonwealth he is required to furnish satisfactory proof of compliance with the medical professional liability insurance and Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund provisions in sections 711 and 712 of the MCARE Act (40 P. S. §§ 1303.711 and 1303.712) as a condition of practice.The provisions of this § 16.31 amended August 24, 2012, effective 8/25/2012, 42 Pa.B. 5484. This section cited in 49 Pa. Code § 16.18 (relating to volunteer license).