Florida's innovative alternative to malpractice litigation offers a unique alternative to costly civil lawsuits. To help NICA work for you and your practice, you must follow a few basic steps:
- Pay the annual NICA participation fee of $5,000.
- Inform your patients of your participation in the NICA Plan by using the brochure provided by NICA, entitled "Peace of Mind" and obtain the patient�s signature on an acknowledgement form. Suggested acknowledgement forms are available on this website.
- In the event a patient should decline to sign an acknowledgment form, NICA suggests you or your office administrative staff should document the time, date, and the person who gave the brochure provided by NICA to the patient.
- Maintain files documenting the fact that you have given every patient timely notice of your participation in the NICA Plan.
There are other ways to maximize the protection offered. Please
contact us or continue to explore our website to learn more about the NICA Plan.
To download a useful suggested checklist of procedures to be used with your patients click the following link:
Patient Procedure Checklist.
